Lead Electrical Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals

WorleyParsons; Oakville; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer focusing on Mining, Minerals, and Metals in Oakville. This full-time role involves managing electrical engineering services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and leading project teams. Candidates should possess strong technical skills and experience in the industry, along with the ability to address complex engineering problems effectively. Excellent communication skills and project management experience are essential. A degree in Electrical Engineering and a professional designation in Ontario are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in direct Electrical design and engineering.
• P. Eng (Ontario) designation preferred or ability to register.
• Knowledge of local and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering services on project requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines and clients.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, timely delivery, and budget.

Skills

Experience in Minerals and Metals industry

Excellent technical and practical engineering skills

Competent use of relevant software

Strong knowledge on deliverables development

Team player with excellent organizational skills

Education

University graduate in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

ETAP

SmartPlant Electrical software

Job description

Job Description - Lead Electrical Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals (OAK0011)

Lead Electrical Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals - OAK0011

Company: Worley

Primary Location

Oakville, Ontario

Job

Electrical

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Agency Contractor

Job Posting

Jan 26, 2026

Unposting Date

Feb 26, 2026

Reporting Manager Title: Electrical Engineering Department Manager

Building on our past. Ready for the future Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose: We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Oakville, Ontario.

The candidate will provide electrical engineering services on small to medium projects for the Electrical discipline and interface well with the customer and coordinate with the rest of the project team.

Self-motivated individuals with a desire to solve complex engineering problems, show effective team leadership and communication skills will be ideally suitable for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage electrical engineering services that meet Worley's, its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Manage electrical engineering project requirements.
• Manage electrical engineering services such as:
  • participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and comply with required checking procedures.
  • ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
  • provide advice during engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation.
• Act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team:
  • outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; and
  • ensure the required services meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its Customer's requirements.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
• Coordinate/Communicate with other disciplines and the client.
• Support quality assurance and verification role on engineering deliverables.
• Participate in the professional development of less experienced members of the department/team.

What you will bring:

Technical and Industry Experience

• Experience in Minerals and Metals industry necessary.
• Surface and U/G Mining Experience including shaft sinking, subsurface utilities.
• Knowledge of HV/MV Substation (Indoor/Outdoor), Substation communication architecture, including teleprotection, telemetry, protection Relay setting/programming, ESCADA and experience in working on similar projects.
• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its clients.
• Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and electrical engineering specific software.
• Extensive technical and practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation would an asset.
• Strong knowledge on the development of the following deliverables.
  • MV and LV systems.
  • Single line diagrams, schematics, interconnection and wiring diagram.
  • Layouts – lighting and grounding, cable routing design.
  • Substation and MCC design.
  • Area classification per code requirements.
  • Electrical calculations.
  • HVAC, Ventilation, and Fire Alarm/control system Experience.
• Revamp and grassroots project experience.
• Preparation of Specifications and Contract Documentation.
• Prepare electrical design and calculations in accordance with the relevant Canadian Codes / Standards and client preferences.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
• Team player, with excellent organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Power System Design/Studies and ETAP/SKM.
• Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design software.
• Basic knowledge of SmartPlant Electrical software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• P. Eng (Ontario) designation preferred or to be able to register.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• University graduate in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science.

Strong experience and knowledge of direct Electrical design and engineering experience.

For applicants based in the province of Ontario, the salary range is $148,000 to $192,000 CAD.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [e-mail]

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