Full time Hybrid or Remote (within AB) Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Our team promotes respect, diversity, and inclusion and we provide support for professional development through mentoring programs and training opportunities. If this description fits what you are looking for in your career, please apply!

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking to hire a Full time Hybrid or Remote (within AB) Senior Electrical Engineer in our Alberta locations in Edmonton or Calgary. The Senior Electrical Engineer will work with senior colleagues/experts in Canada and the US to deliver challenging and exciting projects in the water/wastewater, gas transmission & distribution, and oil & gas sectors. This individual will work closely with the electrical design team to ensure working plans and technical drawings meet project specifications and goals and play an active role in project management duties such as conferring with internal and external stakeholders and preparing all necessary documentation.

It’s a great opportunity for a Senior level Electrical Engineer with a positive attitude, strong Electrical Engineering knowledge and experience, and the ability to communicate well with others.

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of all phases of project documents and the relationship between drawings and specifications; experience in the water/wastewater industry is an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Registered as P. Eng with APEGA.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional project management, project engineering, or discipline engineering in the oil and gas or related industry.
• Recent experience in executing multi-projects and multi-disciplined small to medium size projects.
• Ability to effectively review the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Experience with electrical power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic evaluation, grounding, etc.) would be an asset.
• Familiar with relevant electrical codes (CSA, IEEE, API, ANSI, CEC).
• Familiar with the development of P&IDs, DBM’s, single line diagrams, and other key design documents.
• Working knowledge of CAD design software and standards would be an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute electrical engineering activities with the objective of meeting the defined contractual scope to the relevant codes, standards, and company procedures.
• Perform calculations including load studies, lighting levels, hazardous area classifications, junction box, distribution panel, and cable sizing.
• Stamp and issue drawings.
• Ensure work is properly executed, on time, and within budgets.
• Analyze technical issues within the electrical engineering discipline, aided and supported by other specialist disciplines.
• Develop work plans and execution of strategies given schedule, budget, and scope constraints.
• Develop project design criteria, design basis, and electrical specifications.
• Perform detailed reviews of project electrical design specifications, design drawings, and standard detail drawings.
• Provide drafters with modifications to technical drawings and work plans according to engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for design team.
• Review and ensure required corrections are completed by designers and meet project standards.
• Report to the Electrical Engineering Manager on progress of work and ensure coordination between the engineering and design team.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Assist in the development of work practices and procedures.
• Identify any slippages to schedule or budget and make changes accordingly to solve complex issues.
• Assist in the creation of other project documents such as Requests for Information, Purchase Recommendations, and P&IDs.
• Travel to the field for project scoping, verification, construction support, and meeting with clients.
• Attend and host team/project meetings and client meetings.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Team leader and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Organization and time management.
• Client service oriented.
• Analytical thinker with high attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Willingness to provide career and technical mentorship.
• Commitment to risk and change management processes.

POSITION CONDITIONS

Job is performed in an office environment / hybrid / remote; occasional travel may be required.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Healthcare spending account, RRSP plan, wellness days, and paid holidays. We foster a great culture and provide competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and APEGA membership fees paid.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths.

*We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the number of applicants, only those moving to the next step in our recruitment process will be contacted.