Electrical Engineer

Talentify; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering focused on low-voltage projects. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems, mentoring junior staff, and managing multiple projects. This is a fully onsite position offering competitive pay and a team-oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with 15+ preferred.
• Experience in EPC environments focused on oil batteries, well pads, and pipelines.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review control system architectures.
• Design electrical systems, including power generation and distribution.
• Generate construction drawings such as panel layouts and schematics.
• Perform electrical calculations per CEC/NEC and standards.
• Provide post-commissioning technical support.
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists.

Skills

Low-voltage experience

Project management

Client-facing experience

Verbal English communication skills

Mentoring capabilities

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Technologist / Specialist to join a fast-paced, brownfield-focused EPC environment. This role is critical for alleviating technical workload from the Engineering Manager and ensuring timely delivery across multiple small-scale projects. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on contributor with strong low-voltage experience, mentoring capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, client-facing setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review control system architectures with electrical/control overlap.
• Design electrical systems including power generation and distribution, switchgear and MCCs, communication and grounding systems, and heat trace layouts and schedules.
• Generate construction drawings such as panel layouts and schematics for control, distribution, and lighting, single-line diagrams, area classification and grounding drawings, cable routing and schedules, and building layouts.
• Perform electrical calculations per CEC/NEC and other applicable standards.
• Prepare bid evaluations, RFQs, and construction packages.
• Review engineering deliverables for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Provide post-commissioning technical support.
• Interface with clients and vendors, and represent the company in HAZOPs, FATs, LOPA reviews, and technical sessions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists.
• Support the electrical design and drafting team.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects typically valued between $20K–$250K in engineering costs.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience (15+ preferred).
• Strong low-voltage experience (≤750V).
• EPC experience in mid-to-small project environments such as oil batteries, well pads, and pipelines.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong verbal English communication skills.
• Client-facing and mentoring experience.
• Willingness to work in-office at least 4 days per week.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with control system architecture.
• Familiarity with medium-voltage systems.
• Experience in small Greenfield projects (not large facilities).
• Flexibility for occasional remote work.
• Familiarity with heat trace design and schedules.

Work Environment

The work environment is based in a downtown office with a team-oriented atmosphere, encouraging feedback and open communication with senior staff. The setting is easy-going with limited hierarchies, and team activities such as bowling and softball are common. The office features a games room with beverages. The role requires in-office work at least 4 days a week, with one flex day available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, Alberta.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary, AB.

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