The Senior Electrical Engineer provides high-quality electrical engineering services to Client and its customers. This role is responsible for the technical execution of electrical engineering work across projects, supporting delivery to scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements, while contributing to mentoring and technical development within the electrical engineering team.
Responsibilities
Deliver electrical engineering services that meet Client, client, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
Key accountabilities include:
Leading the execution of electrical engineering activities on assigned projects or defined project scopes.
Supporting project planning and delivery, including participation in relevant meetings, preparation of progress reports, and compliance with required checking and quality assurance procedures.
Ensuring project scope is clearly defined and that changes are managed in accordance with project change management processes.
Providing technical input and support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including:
Preparation and review of electrical equipment and materials requisitions
Technical bid evaluations
Review of vendor documentation and purchase orders
Coordinating electrical engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams (process, instrumentation, mechanical, piping, automation) to ensure integrated project delivery.
Identifying and resolving discrepancies between Client and client standards and requirements.
Supporting the development and technical review of electrical engineering deliverables.
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to intermediate and junior engineers and designers as required.
Communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
Proactively identifying technical issues and risks, developing appropriate solutions, and escalating when needed.
Technical & Industry Experience
Demonstrated experience delivering electrical engineering work on industrial projects (e.g., energy, mining, chemicals, power, or infrastructure).
Working knowledge of engineering systems, workflows, and document management tools (e.g., SAP, KMS, or equivalent project systems).
Familiarity with process safety and operability considerations (e.g., participation in HAZOP/LOPA where electrical systems interface with safety functions).
Understanding of project scope definition, workshare execution, and the practical impacts of TA/NTA execution models.
Strong working knowledge of Electrical Engineering deliverables, including:
Electrical single-line diagrams and schematics
Power distribution studies and load lists
Motor control center (MCC) layouts and schematics
Cable schedules, routing, tray and conduit layouts
Grounding and bonding drawings
Lighting and small power layouts
Area classification and hazardous area electrical layouts
Bills of material
Material requisitions
Construction and engineering work packages
Working knowledge of electrical system design and application, including:
Low and medium voltage power distribution systems
Motor control and protection systems
Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Lighting systems and emergency power
Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection
Hazardous area electrical design and applicable codes/standards
Education, Qualifications & Accreditation
Required:
Accredited Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA, or eligibility to obtain registration.
Solid experience in electrical engineering roles on multidisciplinary projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and interpret electrical designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.