ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

NPAworldwide; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor in Edmonton, Alberta. The role combines hands-on engineering expertise, people leadership and project management within an industrial electrical systems environment.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee design reviews, and coordinate engineering activities across projects while ensuring safety and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• P.Eng. designation with APEGA in good standing.
• Strong experience in industrial electrical engineering and project-based environments.
• Experience supervising and mentoring engineers, EITs, programmers or designers.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, PLCs, HMIs, MCCs and VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary electrical engineering team.
• Oversee daily engineering activities and coordinate workloads.
• Provide technical guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Review electrical drawings, specs, calculations, and documentation.
• Manage projects from design through procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Industry: Industrial Engineering | Electrical & Automation
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineering Supervisor on behalf of our client, an established engineering organization specializing in industrial electrical systems, automation and project execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Professional Engineer who enjoys leading and mentoring engineering professionals while remaining actively involved in electrical design, technical reviews, project delivery and client relationships.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary electrical team, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable engineering standards.

This position offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on engineering expertise, people leadership and project management within a collaborative industrial engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers, Engineers-in-Training (EITs), programmers and electrical designers.
• Oversee daily engineering activities, establish priorities and coordinate workloads across engineering and programming functions.
• Provide technical guidance, performance feedback and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering leadership and operations management to optimize project resources.
• Support fabrication, construction and field operations through effective engineering coordination.

Technical Engineering & Design Oversight

• Provide technical expertise in industrial electrical power systems, automation, instrumentation and controls.
• Review and approve electrical engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.
• Serve as the responsible professional engineer for applicable engineering deliverables, including authentication and stamping in accordance with APEGA requirements.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, regulatory requirements and professional engineering standards.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, field investigations, commissioning and complex engineering challenges.
• Support industrial electrical applications involving hazardous locations and specialized operating environments.

Project Management & Execution

• Develop engineering and construction proposals, project estimates, budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design through procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Monitor project deliverables, schedules, costs and technical requirements to ensure successful execution.
• Work closely with shop personnel, field teams, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges to maintain project performance.

Client & Stakeholder Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and engineering partners.
• Represent the electrical engineering function in technical meetings and project discussions.
• Provide practical engineering solutions that align with client requirements, project objectives and operational needs.
• Promote collaboration, technical excellence and accountability across project teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with APEGA is required.
• Strong experience in industrial electrical engineering, preferably within an engineering consulting, industrial automation or project-based environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring or providing technical leadership to engineers, EITs, programmers or designers.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Three-phase electrical power systems and electrical distribution
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
  • Motor Control Centres (MCCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Industrial instrumentation and control systems
  • Electrical grounding and bonding
  • Hazardous location electrical applications
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code, National Electrical Code and API 500/505.
• Experience reviewing, authenticating and stamping engineering drawings and technical deliverables.
• Experience with industrial commissioning, troubleshooting and field technical support.
• Strong project coordination, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to balance technical engineering responsibilities with team leadership and project deadlines.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, engineering quality and professional accountability.

Additional Information

• Reports directly to the Operations Manager.
• Some travel to industrial project sites is required, estimated at up to 20% of working time.
• Typical site assignments are not expected to exceed two consecutive weeks.
• Flexibility may occasionally be required to support project deadlines, commissioning activities and urgent technical issues outside regular business hours.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position is ideal for an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of engineering quality and team performance while maintaining meaningful involvement in technical project execution.

You will have the opportunity to mentor developing engineers, contribute to complex industrial electrical and automation projects, and play an important role in the organization's continued operational success.