Electrical Engineer

Johnson Service Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a one-year contract in Edmonton. The role involves managing engineering contracts, leading design reviews, and providing technical support throughout project phases, focusing on power distribution systems in the oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in power distribution system design for oil and gas.
• Strong knowledge of national electrical codes (CEC, NEC) and industry standards.
• Experience analyzing control schematics for power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and contracts with Engineering Services Providers.
• Lead design reviews with compliance to regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support across all project phases.

Skills

Planning

Problem-Solving

Negotiation

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer designation with APEGA

Job description

Our client is looking for an Electrical Engineer for a one year contract in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities :

• Own and manage relationships and contracts with Engineering Services Providers (ESPs).
• Lead design reviews with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, codes, and Enbridge’s specifications, standards, and procedures. This includes considerations for process hazard operability and constructability.
• Lead material specification and requisition by reviewing vendor quotations, performing technical bid evaluations, and providing recommendations based on technical merit, pricing, and delivery timelines. Work closely with Supply Chain to procure materials using internal systems.
• Support planning and scheduling activities during the design and procurement phases of projects.
• Provide technical support throughout all project phases, including development, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage ESPs to ensure red-line markups are incorporated into as-built drawings.
• Contribute to the development of project scope, schedules, capital cost estimates, execution plans, and risk assessments during the project development phase.
• Support Operations with incident investigations following project handover.
• Review lessons learned from past projects and incorporate improvements into future designs to promote standardization and programmatic efficiencies.

Requirements :

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in power distribution system design for oil and gas facilities, including hands-on experience analyzing control schematics for power equipment (e.g., medium voltage switchgear, motor control centers, electrical switchgear buildings, medium voltage VFDs), controls, and system integration.
• Professional Engineer designation with APEGA or eligibility for registration.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven facilitation, collaboration, and influencing skills to drive decisions and achieve results without formal authority.
• In-depth knowledge of national electrical codes (CEC and NEC) and industry standards such as API, IEEE, and UL.
• In-Office : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Travel :

• Approximately 10% for site visits within Canada
• Occasional travel to the U.S. may be required