Principal Electrical Engineer- Collector Systems (Wind Farms)

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead MV collector design for wind farms. You will define electrical architecture, oversee SLDs, cable calculations, loss studies, and coordinate with multiple engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with substations and grid interconnection.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, OIQ licensure, and 10+ years in MV systems design, with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in medium‑voltage electrical systems design.
• Significant experience in wind energy collector systems design for onshore projects.
• Strong knowledge of CSA, IEC, IEEE standards and local utility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of MV collector systems for onshore wind projects.
• Define electrical architecture, protection schemes, grounding and voltage levels.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, routing plans, cable calculations and loss studies.
• Select MV equipment (cables, switchgear, transformers, protection devices).
• Ensure integration with substations and grid interconnection points.
• Collaborate with civil, environmental, substation and interconnection teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Support construction, testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Autonomous

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

OIQ licensure

Job description

Overview

As part of the development of wind energy projects in Quebec and internationally, we are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer who will play a key role in the design and coordination of medium-voltage (MV) collector systems for wind farms.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority for collector systems, from the conceptual stage through commissioning support, while applying industry best practices from both Canadian and international wind energy projects.

Your Role

• Lead the design of medium-voltage (MV) collector systems for onshore wind projects;
• Define the optimal electrical architecture, including voltage levels, circuit topology, protection strategy, and grounding approach;
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, routing plans, cable calculations, loss studies, and short-circuit studies;
• Select and specify MV equipment, including cables, switchgear, transformers, protection devices, and sectionalizing equipment;
• Ensure integration of the collector system with substations and the grid interconnection point;
• Collaborate closely with civil, environmental, substation, and interconnection engineering teams;
• Ensure compliance with applicable Quebec codes and standards, as well as owner and operator requirements;
• Apply and promote wind farm design best practices derived from Canadian and international projects;
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experience engineers and designers;
• Support construction, testing, and commissioning activities as required.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and being of the OIQ;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of medium-voltage electrical systems;
• Significant experience in the design of collector systems for wind energy projects;
• Strong understanding of wind farm design principles, including performance, reliability, constructability, and maintainability;
• Familiarity with wind energy design practices in Canada and internationally;
• Good knowledge of applicable standards and codes, including CSA, IEC, IEEE, and local utility requirements;
• Strong technical leadership and ability to make critical engineering decisions;
• Excellent communication, multidisciplinary coordination, and teamwork skills;
• Detail-oriented, autonomous, and practical in project engineering execution;
• Strong proficiency in French (working language) and good verbal and written communication skills in English*.

* This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $125,040 - $171,930 annually . 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