Intermediate Electrical Engineer Hydropower

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

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is expanding our Hydropower team in Ontario to support a series of nationbuilding projects and hydropower refurbishments that help keep Canada's'electrical grid reliable for decades to come. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will develop design packages for hydroelectric balanceofplant systems including high/medium/ low voltage systems, and support project delivery from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning as required. This role is based out of our Toronto (West Mall) office and offers a hybrid working environment, with occasional travel to project sites as required.

Your role

• Prepare conceptual and detailed designs for hydroelectric Balance of Plant (BoP) electrical systems, including medium and high voltage systems, station service AC/DC distribution systems, motor controls, grounding systems, MV/LV cable systems, cable tray systems, and associated equipment layouts.
• Perform, coordinate, and review electrical engineering studies including protection coordination, short circuit, load flow, grounding, and arc flash analyses using ETAP (or equivalent), and document study results.
• Develop technical specifications and design packages for major electrical equipment including MV switchgear, generator circuit breakers, LV station service equipment, generator stepup transformers, isolatedphase bus (IPB), and highvoltage AIS/GIS systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings and documentation including single line diagrams, relay and metering onelines, AC threeline diagrams, elementary schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, cable schedules, and related design deliverables.
• Coordinate instrumentation and control interfaces and support electrical deliverables for auxiliary plant systems such as lighting, fire alarm, security/access control, HVAC electrical interfaces, and other building services.
• Support project delivery activities including estimating, proposal development, conceptual design studies, field reviews, RFIs, contractor coordination, commissioning support, and timely resolution of site issues.
• Maintain complete project documentation and ensure compliance with AtkinsRéalis Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control requirements throughout all phases of project execution.

About you

• University degree in Electrical Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• 7-15 years experience in electrical design within the power generation and/or utility/ or industrial sectors, and hydropower experience considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of applicable North American electrical codes and standards, including CSA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and willingness to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel to project sites as required.