Lead Electrical Engineer

Linxus Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxus Group in Toronto is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for mining and mineral processing projects. You will lead electrical deliverables and coordinate with clients and internal teams.

The role requires a P.Eng. designation and 7–10 years of experience in power supply for mineral processing plants, with strong proficiency in ETAP and 3D design. Local Canadian regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree required.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Canada or eligible for P.Eng.
• 7–10 years of experience focusing on power supply for mineral processing plants.
• P.Eng. certification in other districts acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Establish scope of work for projects and proposals and develop engineering cost estimates, deliverables, schedules, and change orders.
• Lead execution of electrical deliverables including Power Supply and Instrumentation & Control.
• Carry out detailed design, sizing, and calculations.
• Prepare engineering studies such as grounding, protection coordination, arc flash, and short circuit using ETAP and other software.
• Prepare drawings (single line, layout, schematics, wiring, loop diagrams, P&IDs).
• Size electrical equipment and develop load lists.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian/US electrical codes and standards.
• Review and stamp electrical deliverables as needed and manage client communications.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

P.Eng designation

Registered Engineer

Power systems

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

ETAP

3D design tools

Job description

Our client, a growing EPC in Toronto is seeking a LeadElectrical Engineer for their projects in the mining and mineral processing sector. With a focus on power engineering in Mineral Processing, the incumbent must have a P. Eng. designation and will report directly to the CEO.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish scope of work for projects and proposals and develop engineering cost estimates, deliverable lists, schedules, change order requests.
• Develop and track project schedules, person-hours, deliverables in conjunction with Project Services Group and Project Manager(s).
• Act as Lead for the execution of all electrical deliverables needed for the successful completion of engineering projects. This includes all deliverables on Power Supply and Instrumentation & Control.
• Carry out detailed design, sizing, and calculations.
• Participate in the preparation of engineering studies such as grounding, protection coordination, arc flash, short circuit, etc. while using applicable engineering software (e.g., ETAP).
• Engage in the preparation of engineering drawings such as single line, layout, schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, P&IDs, etc.
• Participate in the preparation of Load Lists and perform electrical equipment sizing.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian/US electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Review, check, and approval of all engineering deliverables produced by the Electrical discipline including P.Eng. Stamping of electrical deliverables where needed.
• Lead project(s) and act as the main point of contact with the Client and other external stakeholders for the electrical aspect of a project. Maintain continuous contact with clients to ensure their satisfaction.
• Participate in the Technical and Commercial aspects of procurement for electrical equipment such as Switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, etc, including the preparation of electrical equipment specifications, data sheets and purchasing requisitions.
• Perform witness testing as needed at the vendor's facility.
• Provide mentorship to Junior and Intermediate Engineers/Designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering graduate
• Registered Professional Engineer
• 7 to 10years of experience with a focus on power supply for Mineral Processing Plants.
• Obtain P.Eng. certification in other districts if required (e.g., Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Proven advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and willingness to learn recent technologies and systems to streamline project delivery
• Ability to use and oversee 3D based design