Principal Electrical Engineer

WorleyParsons; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Calgary, Alberta. This role entails managing electrical engineering services on large projects while ensuring compliance with local and international standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and the ability to provide effective guidance to junior team members. The position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment while actively contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
• Familiarity with procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Effective communication with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering services that meet standards.
• Participate in meetings, prepare reports, and ensure project scope clarity.
• Assist junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.

Skills

Excellent technical and practical engineering skills

Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals

Knowledge of local and international standards

Job description

Job Description - Principal Electrical Engineer (CAL01OC)

Principal Electrical Engineer - CAL01OC

Company : Worley

Job Posting: Jan 22, 2026

Unposting Date: Mar 9, 2026

Reporting Manager Title: Department Manager, Electrical Engineering

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.

The Principal Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering services on large or mega projects to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the electrical engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering services that meet the standards of Worley, our customers, and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Manage electrical engineering project requirements.
• 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 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.
• Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress.
• 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.
• Assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team as required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 electrical engineering and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.