Electrical Specialist

Aker Solutions ASA; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP and insurance coverage

Well-being facilities and programs

Young Solutioneers network

Job summary

Aker Solutions in St. John’s, NL, Canada seeks an Electrical Specialist to lead electrical engineering across studies, tenders, and early project phases for wind, CO2 and hydrogen projects, and traditional oil and gas developments.

The role drives early technical decisions, balancing cost, schedule, risk and operability while ensuring safety and compliance, with strong client and project-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• University Electrical Engineering degree with 15+ years in FEED and/or EPC projects.
• Current PEGNL registration as P.Eng. or eligible for registration.
• Experience in design of concept, studies, FEED verification and detail design in renewables or oil and gas.
• Ability to integrate cross-discipline inputs and communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical scope aligned with process, mechanical, and layout disciplines.
• Document key design criteria and system philosophies; manage risks and opportunities.
• Embed client, regulatory, and safety requirements into electrical design and optimize where possible.
• Support early vendor engagement, power system studies, and input to cost estimates.

Skills

Power system analysis

Front end design

Renewable energy experience

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Are you ready to help us create a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future?

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future. We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Our team in St. John’s is growing, and we are seeking a Electrical Specialist to help provide electrical engineering leadership across studies, tenders, and early project phases across new energy projects (Wind, CO2, Hydrogen), Electrical transmission, and traditional oil and gas developments.

This position will drive early technical decision-making by clearly articulating the implications of electrical design choices on cost, schedule, risk, operability, and overall project delivery.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure electrical scope is developed in close alignment with process, mechanical, and layout disciplines, proactively managing interfaces, identifying critical dependencies, and resolving cross-functional challenges to maintain an integrated and cohesive design basis.
• Define, document, and continuously challenge key assumptions, design criteria, and system philosophies, ensuring transparency of risks and opportunities and enabling informed client and project decisions throughout the study and FEED lifecycle.
• Embed client, regulatory, and safety requirements into all aspects of the electrical design, ensuring compliance while identifying opportunities for optimization, standardization, and value improvement.
• Support the maturation of project definition through early vendor engagement, power system studies, and input to cost estimates and execution strategies, contributing to improved cost confidence and reduced delivery risk.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with project leadership and clients, ensuring engineering developments, key findings, and emerging risks are effectively communicated.
• Present technical outcomes and recommendations in a structured manner that supports informed decision-making and alignment across the project team.
• Support opportunity identification, pursuit, and tender development including estimating workscopes and providing input to project estimates.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, client drivers, technology development
• Deliver integrated solutions
• Influence stakeholders and project teams without direct authority
• Build effective internal networks across engineering, and project delivery functions
• Support development of junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing
• Knowledge of power system analysis tools e.g. ETAP
• Strong front end design experience
• Experience in design construction and operation of electrical power generation, distribution, and transmission systems, along with power system protection and control schemes.

We think you should have:

• University Electrical Engineering degree or relevant education with more than 15 years post graduate experience of engineering within front end, FEED and/or EPC projects.
• Current registration with PEGNL as a P. Eng. (or eligible for registration)
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience in design of concept, project studies, FEED verification and detail design in renewable energy sector / oil and gas industry
• Demonstrated ability to integrate cross-discipline inputs and resolve complex technical challenges
• Solid understanding of how engineering decisions impact cost, schedule, operability, and constructability.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to see customer needs and develop solutions tailored to client requirements
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English language

What we offer:

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive RRSP, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being: Enjoy access to fitness facilities and incentives.
• Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low‑carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,800 people in 13 countries.