Lead Electrical Engineer

Agilus Consulting Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to direct electrical scopes on major industrial projects across energy, mining, power generation and infrastructure. You will mentor engineers and drive electrical design through procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence and cross-discipline coordination within an EPC/EPCM environment, with significant opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for professional registration.
• Significant experience delivering industrial electrical engineering projects.
• Expertise with power distribution, motor control, protection systems and VFDs.
• Strong grounding, lighting, hazardous area design and electrical code knowledge.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering scopes on large-scale industrial projects.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and develop technical capability.
• Oversee electrical engineering activities from concept through commissioning and start-up.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and automation disciplines.
• Support procurement through material requisitions, bid evaluations, and vendor reviews.
• Participate in project planning, progress tracking, and quality assurance.

Skills

Power distribution

Motor control

Protection systems

VFDs

Electrical codes

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer | Lead Complex Industrial Projects Across Energy, Mining, Power & Infrastructure

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC/EPCM) | Industrial Engineering in Calgary, Alberta. Join a growing engineering team as a Lead Electrical Engineer supporting major industrial projects across energy, mining chemicals, power generation, and infrastructure sectors. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and oversee electrical engineering activities from concept and detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Compensation

Total rewards:$140000.00 - $260000.00 annuallyEarn a competitive salary of $140,000 to $206,000+ based on experience.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering scopes on large-scale industrial projects.
• Join a growing and technically respected engineering organization.
• Influence projects from concept through commissioning and start-up.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers while developing technical capability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project and engineering teams.
• Support diverse projects across energy, mining, power, chemicals, and infrastructure sectors.
• Access long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities.
• Lead electrical engineering activities for assigned projects and major project scopes.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical engineering deliverables and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and automation disciplines.
• Support procurement through material requisitions, bid evaluations, and vendor reviews.
• Provide technical leadership during construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Participate in project planning, progress tracking, quality assurance, and scope management.
• Identify technical risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Mentor engineers and designers while supporting technical excellence across project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Possess a P.Eng. designation or eligibility for professional registration.
• Bring significant experience delivering industrial electrical engineering projects.
• Demonstrate expertise with power distribution, motor control, protection systems, and VFDs.
• Apply strong knowledge of grounding, lighting, hazardous area design, and electrical codes.
• Perform technical reviews of drawings, specifications, calculations, and engineering packages.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary project execution within EPC, EPCM, or industrial environments.
• Exhibit excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

This posting is for an active opening.