Lead, Electrical Engineer - Energy

WSP USA; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its Calgary office to lead complex engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills while ensuring quality and safety. This role involves close collaboration with clients, mentorship of junior engineers, and oversight of full project scopes.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• 10+ years of previous experience as an electrical engineer in an EPCM environment.
• Experience in a Lead Engineer role.
• Strong leader with mentoring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering tasks on various projects.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Oversee project management responsibilities including scheduling and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Field Operations

Leadership

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Licensed P.Eng with APEGA

Job description

The Opportunity:

Our Energy and Process subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we can support your upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seekinga Lead, Electrical Engineerto join our teams located in any of our Calgary office.

As part of our dynamic and growing Process and Energy Electrical Group, this position involves close collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their electrical engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination and management. The ideal candidate will bring senior level technical expertise and consulting experience, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety and have the ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and designers. You will be responsible for the electrical engineering on a variety of assigned medium and large sized projects. This covers positions at the working level of full electrical engineering specialization. Responsible for design basis, equipment selection, detailed design and field implementation at a senior level.

Be involved in projects with our Energy & Process division and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexibleWork Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygoodpeoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Take responsibility for ensuring that WSP Project procedures are utilized on all projects.
• Providing specialist guidance in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects within the Electrical discipline
• Able to put together rough concepts for execution by others.
• Complete feasibility studies and technical report writing.
• Support the planning, scheduling, cost control activities in the design as related to the Project Plan
• Project management responsibilities include:
  • Reporting and scheduling
  • Engineering/Design
  • Procurement
  • Construction Support
• Responsible for reviewing and stamping drawings (as required); using experience in interpreting design codes and regulatory requirements.
• Establishing scope of work for each project or proposal
• Oversee scope change requests and evaluate the need or sign-off prior to submission to the client
• Scheduling and expediting work of department
• Ability to run computer simulation programs as well as in-house engineering spreadsheets.
• Review and understand various aspects of the project in order to rate, select and reapply equipment. Capable of specifying equipment from first principles.
• Supervising an engineering group involved in the conception, planning and development of engineering design, projects, processes, proposals, and estimates
• Guiding through to completion in accordance with the schedule and budget on assigned major project of highly technical complexity
• Assisting in the negotiation of critical engineering issues
• Implementing, and maintaining existing and new design standards, guides, and procedures
• Assigning and reviewing work of subordinate design engineering staff
• Define scope and create WBS
• Verify scope with client and follow procedures to monitor and control changes on project
• Work with disciplines to understand the cost and schedule impact of changes
• Accountable for establishing basic design criteria for the project with the client; ensure compliance of PEP with established National Business Line procedures
• Advocate the usage of and confirm compliance with all of the client and corporate procedures
• Expected to work with all levels of the organization in a cohesive manner.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Licensed P.Eng with APEGA
• At least 10+ years of previous experience as an electrical engineer in an EPCM environment in the domestic oil and gas industry
• Previous experience in a Lead Engineer role
• A strong leader with a desire to mentor and coach other engineers
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently
• Vast experience and exposure with field operations.

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