Lead Electrical Engineer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Kiewit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Calgary. This role involves leading complex electrical designs, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high-quality standards in projects related to oil, gas, and chemical industries. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovative solutions, you will play a vital role in delivering impactful projects that enhance infrastructure and energy services. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical and retirement plans. Your expertise will help shape the future of energy and infrastructure, positively affecting communities for generations.

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical design in oil and gas or power industries.
• Professional Engineering (PEng) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering designs and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform complex calculations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage multiple projects while coordinating with various teams.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

Data Analysis

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis

SKM

EZ-Power

CYMCAP

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Location: Calgary, AB, CA

Requisition ID: 175832

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. delivers construction focused engineering services for all phases of development in the infrastructure, industrial and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 2,500 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets.

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, AB. Occasional travel will be required, including into the US. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex calculations and applies standards correctly without supervision. Takes lead when works with peers.
• Reviews the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
• Prepare electrical engineering designs, including layout, design schematics, calculations, and conceptual designs, utilizing standard methods and project principles.
• Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel, performing bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals and developing recommendations for contract award.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines.
• Work independently on small projects, or as a part of a large multi-discipline team on larger projects.
• Leads mid to large-size project or proposals.
• Develops and leads others in ways of improving the design and lowering cost.
• Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.
• Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
• Applies techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results.
• Reviews application of standards for correct code interpretations.
• Leads quality checks of the design and engineering of a mid to major-sized project to ensure accuracy.
• Reports to project management team on status and schedule of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years’ experience performing electrical design in the oil and gas, power or energy industries.
• Experience in construction support, facilities commissions and startup and previous experience directing junior engineers is desirable.
• Experience with electrical equipment (Transformers, Switchgear, Cables, MCCs, Panelboards) sizing and specification.
• Knowledge of industry codes, guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis software or similar tool (SKM, EZ-Power, CYMCAP) desired.
• Knowledgeable in power system calculations including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, equipment sizing, grounding, and relay coordination preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PEng) designation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel freely in Canada and the US.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.