Lead / Senior Electrical Engineer

-; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 122,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Lead / Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Global Minerals & Metals team. The role involves leading electrical design and project management for mining projects, requiring extensive experience in power systems and electrical standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and expertise in multidisciplinary coordination. This position offers competitive compensation and is located in any major Canadian city. Apply now to help engineer a better future.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power system design required.
• Experience with design and integration of E-Houses, MV/LV switchgear and MCCs.
• Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems and substation equipment.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical systems design leadership and project management.
• Review and communicate client requirements and design options.
• Lead site surveys of existing electrical systems.
• Prepare design briefs and perform engineering calculations.

Skills

Medium- and low-voltage distribution systems

Power system design

Engineering tools proficiency (ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD Electrical)

Understanding of electrical standards and regulations

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Overview

Lead / Senior Electrical Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You\'ve come to the right place! AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis\'s Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.

We are currently seeking a Lead / Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Global Minerals & Metals (M&M) team and to support our growth to align with the demand to supply responsibly sourced critical minerals. The Senior Electrical Engineer will support all Electrical activities during a mineral process plant design in all phases of a project execution.

This opportunity will be to support the M&M business located in any of the major cities of Canada: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton. There is potential for work at client sites and project responsibilities will be added as needed. In some cases, the opportunity may be available to relocate to other Canadian or international destinations for extended periods of time.

Your role within the team

• Provide electrical systems design leadership and project management for design mandates throughout the project lifecycle including Field Engineering.
• Review, understand and clearly communicate all relevant client requirements, provide design options and recommendations to meet those requirements.
• Lead and participate in site surveys of existing electrical systems.
• Lead and actively participate in, and document, meetings with clients, contractors, and other consultants.
• Review tender submissions and quotations from contractors.
• Work with contractors to quickly resolve onsite issues and ensure contractor\'s conformance to design requirements.
• Prepare design briefs, schematics, project documents and perform all required engineering calculations.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• The candidate must hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada and have relevant experience in mining and mineral processing facilities, including the design and integration of E-Houses, medium- and low-voltage (MV/LV) switchgear, and Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in power system design is required, covering medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, protection and control schemes, grounding systems, and arc flash mitigation strategies. Proficiency in engineering tools such as ETAP, SKM, and AutoCAD Electrical is essential.
• Having knowledge of high voltage electrical systems, substation equipment (apparatus, protection and control) as well as distribution,
• Strong understanding of applicable standards and codes, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA and IEEE standards, as well as mining-specific safety and electrical regulations. The candidate must be able to apply these standards effectively in hazardous or high-load operating conditions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination efforts among electrical, mechanical, and automation teams. The candidate should be capable of producing detailed and complete design packages, including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, and equipment specifications.

Are you up for this challenge?

Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world\'s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $122,500 - $168,400 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

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