Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution

Worley; Markham; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is recruiting a Lead Electrical Engineer for major projects in Ontario. The role requires delivering electrical engineering solutions for power distribution, energy storage, and energy infrastructure, with leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Based in Oakville or Markham, Ontario, the position emphasizes collaboration, safety, and regulatory compliance, guiding projects from engineering through startup to successful handover.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
• Proven ability to deliver electrical engineering solutions for power distribution and related systems on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering services for power distribution, energy storage, and related infrastructure.
• Develop and oversee HV/MV/LV systems, substations, protection, and control systems.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and startup phases.
• Build and mentor multidisciplinary teams and ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation (Ontario)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

CDEGS

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to support one of our major projects in Ontario. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Oakville or Markham, Ontario. The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and delivering electrical engineering solutions for power distribution, energy storage, and related energy infrastructure projects. Success in this role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, sound judgment, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders. We are seeking a self-motivated professional who is driven to solve complex engineering challenges, mentors others, and consistently delivers high-quality results that contribute to safe, successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical engineering services for power distribution, energy storage, and related energy infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Worley, client, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Develop and oversee electrical engineering deliverables including HV, MV, and LV systems, substations, MCCs, protection systems, single line diagrams, schematics, cable routing, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Provide technical leadership throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide practical engineering solutions that support project objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Assign work, provide technical guidance, review deliverables, and support the development of less experienced engineers.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering value.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Identify risks, manage scope changes, and proactively resolve issues before they impact project execution.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry developments, and best practices in electrical engineering.
• Support proposal development, technical studies, and project planning activities when required.

What You Will Bring

Technical and Industry Experience:

• 15+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
• Experience delivering electrical engineering solutions within power distribution and other auxiliary systems for large or mega projects in power, mining, oil & gas, chemicals, energy storage, utilities, renewable energy, or related industrial environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems, substations, protection, control and communication systems, SCADA, and power system studies.
• Experience in power generation, switchyard, transmission, or other electrical infrastructure projects is considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations and studies.
• Proven expertise in the latest CSA (including CEC), NFPA (Including NEC), OESC, NEMA, IEEE, Codes/Standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Strong technical background in preparing engineering specifications/standards/guidelines, design philosophies/criteria, EWPs and CWPs, completion reports for construction/commissioning.
• Experience using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CDEGS and other relevant engineering design software.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and develop practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• A client-focused mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• A genuine interest in leading technical work, mentoring others, and contributing to successful project outcomes.
• Motivation to continuously learn, embrace new technologies, and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement.
• A track record of successfully delivering engineering scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project interfaces, and contributing to positive project and client outcomes.
• Demonstrated achievements in improving project performance, mitigating risk, solving complex technical challenges, or driving operational improvements.

Required

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Science, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario

For applicants based in the province of Ontario, the salary range is $149,294 to $175,641 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.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley