Hydropower Electrical Design Engineer (Hybrid)

National Asset Mgmt Incorporated; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Toronto (West Mall) is expanding its Hydropower team to design hydroelectric BoP electrical systems, including MV/LV distribution, protection, and electrical interfaces. The role supports project delivery from conceptual design through commissioning, with hybrid work and occasional site travel.

The ideal candidate has 7–15 years of electrical design experience in power or industrial sectors, knowledge of NA codes, and strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer designation preferred.
• 7–15 years in electrical design for power generation/utilities or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of North American codes (CSA, IEEE, ANSI).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD and/or Revit are assets.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; hybrid work with travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed designs for hydroelectric BoP electrical systems (MV/LV, distribution, motor controls, grounding).
• Perform studies: protection coordination, short circuit, load flow, grounding, arc flash; document results.
• Develop specs and design packages for MV switchgear, GCBs, LV equipment, GIS/AIS systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings: single lines, relay/metering diagrams, schematics, cables, BOMs.
• Coordinate interfaces for lighting, fire alarm, security, HVAC electrical interfaces; support building services.
• Support project delivery: estimating, proposals, field reviews, RFIs, commissioning; resolve site issues.
• Maintain project docs per AtkinsRéalis Safety, Environmental, QA/QC requirements.

Skills

Protection coordination

Short circuit analysis

Load flow analysis

Arc flash analysis

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

P.Eng. designation

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Toronto (West Mall) is expanding its Hydropower team to design hydroelectric BoP electrical systems, including MV/LV distribution, protection, and electrical interfaces. The role supports project delivery from conceptual design through commissioning, with hybrid work and occasional site travel.

The ideal candidate has 7–15 years of electrical design experience in power or industrial sectors, knowledge of NA codes, and strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.