Electrical Engineering Supervisor (P.Eng)

Technifite; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Technifite seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a multidisciplinary electrical engineering and automation team on industrial projects from design through commissioning. You will oversee deliverables, manage resources, and support project execution.

You will authenticate and stamp engineering documents, review drawings and reports, and provide field troubleshooting and commissioning support. Some travel (up to 20%) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional licensure as P.Eng (APEGA) or P.Tech Eng (ASET).
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support electrical engineers, EITs, programmers, and designers.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Develop proposals, estimates, budgets, schedules, and forecasts; monitor progress.
• Authenticate and stamp engineering documents per regulatory standards.
• Provide troubleshooting, field investigations, and commissioning support.
• Build and maintain client, contractor, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

P.Eng registration with APEGA

P.Tech. Eng registration with ASET

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a multidisciplinary electrical engineering and automation team. This role is responsible for overseeing engineering deliverables, managing technical resources, supporting project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of industrial electrical projects from design through commissioning.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in industrial electrical systems, proven leadership capabilities, and the professional credentials required to authenticate engineering documents in Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support electrical engineers, EITs, programmers, and electrical designers. Coordinate workloads, allocate resources, and support employee development.
• Technical Oversight: Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports. Provide expertise in industrial electrical systems, automation, controls, and hazardous locations.
• Project Management: Develop proposals, estimates, budgets, schedules, and forecasts while monitoring project progress and delivery.
• Engineering Authentication: Authenticate and stamp engineering documents in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Industrial Support: Provide technical troubleshooting, field investigations, commissioning assistance, and remote support for industrial projects.
• Client Relations: Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, applicable electrical codes, engineering standards, and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from a TAC-accredited institution.
• Active P.Eng. registration with APEGA in good standing, or P.Tech. Eng. registration with ASET in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including three-phase power, PLCs, HMIs, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, control systems, electrical distribution, grounding, and bonding.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, and API 500/505.
• Experience in industrial troubleshooting, commissioning, and field support.
• Demonstrated leadership, project coordination, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard computer applications.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for up to 20% of working time.

Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will combine hands‑on industrial electrical engineering expertise with strong team leadership and project delivery skills. Experience in industrial automation, hazardous locations, and engineering document authentication will be particularly valuable.