Hydropower Electrical Engineer: BoP Design & HV/MV Systems

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is expanding its Hydropower team in Ontario to support nation-building projects and refurbishments. The role focuses on designing BoP electrical systems, including MV/HV distribution, switchgear, and related infrastructure, based in Toronto with hybrid work and travel to sites as required.

You will perform electrical studies, develop equipment specifications, create drawings, and coordinate I&C interfaces across plant systems, contributing to project delivery from concept through

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• 7-15 years experience in electrical design within power generation/utility/industrial sectors; hydropower experience is asset.
• Proficiency with North American electrical codes (CSA, IEEE, ANSI).
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; hybrid work with occasional site travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed designs for hydroelectric BoP electrical systems (MV/HV, station service).
• Perform and review protection coordination, short circuit, load flow, grounding, arc flash studies using ETAP or equivalent.
• Develop specifications and design packages for MV switchgear, GCBs, LV equipment, transformers, IPB, AIS/GIS.
• Prepare engineering drawings: single line diagrams, relay/metering diagrams, wiring diagrams, BOMs, cable schedules.
• Coordinate instrumentation and control interfaces for lighting, fire alarm, security, HVAC systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Protection coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

P.Eng. designation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is expanding its Hydropower team in Ontario to support nation-building projects and refurbishments. The role focuses on designing BoP electrical systems, including MV/HV distribution, switchgear, and related infrastructure, based in Toronto with hybrid work and travel to sites as required.

You will perform electrical studies, develop equipment specifications, create drawings, and coordinate I&C interfaces across plant systems, contributing to project delivery from concept through