Senior Electrical Design Engineer

laurentisenergy; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 131,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurentis Energy Partners seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Ontario-based team, focusing on end-to-end electrical design from FEED through construction while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

You will lead design activities, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with clients and suppliers to deliver high-quality, profitable projects in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering design experience, preferably EPC/nuclear or heavy industry.
• Experience with power distribution design, load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and safety standards.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design development from FEED to construction, including drawings and analyses.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers and engineers to meet specifications.
• Provide technical oversight of suppliers and documentation.
• Lead projects and ensure client satisfaction and profitability.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Improve existing engineering processes and lead improvement initiatives.
• Conduct diagnostics and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Project leadership

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Location

Hybrid in Oshawa, Oakville or St. John, New Brunswick

Status

Regular,Full Time

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Travel

Yes (approximately 10%)

Expected Salary

$130,636.28 to $165,999.08 (dependent on level of experience)

LET’S ADVANCE TOGETHER

Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP) is on a high-growth trajectory. We offer an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value. We seek ambitious and intelligent leaders in the energy industry with the ability to think differently to find new ways to solve problems. Being an LEP employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills, and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is contributing to Ontario's success. Our values are our strengths, and they are fundamental truths about us that do not change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.Visit our website to know more about our services.

JOB OVERVIEW

Laurentis is seeking a results-driven, ambitious, and strategic engineering professional to join our team in the role ofSenior Electrical Design Engineer.LEP’s Operational strategy aims to pursue innovative commercial growth opportunities by providing medical isotopes and radio pharmaceuticals, nuclear sustainability solutions, inspections, engineering services, ageing management, refurbishment, nuclear safety analysis and other services to the low carbon energy industry.

The successful candidate will utilize their technical engineering skills and experience for assessing, developing and designing technical solutions in support of LEPs many engineering and design projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to LEP’s continued growth and success.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for electrical design development, including drawings, calculations and analyses through various project phase from front end engineering design (FEED), Conceptual, Preliminary, and Detailed, and Issued for Construction design phases.
• Develop, review, update, and modify design plans and work schedules.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and other engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications.
• Provide technical oversight of suppliers including engineering service providers and equipment suppliers, review and accept supplier-provided technical documentation.
• Communicate with other team members to coordinate workload and resources.
• Author official documents including letters, reports, specifications, and requirements.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Ability to lead projects internally and externally and be responsible for project performances, including satisfied clients and profitable projects.
• Compliance to and improving existing engineering processes.
• Analyze existing processes and lead improvement initiatives.
• Conduct research, perform diagnostics, and troubleshoot equipment.

EDUCATION

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Certification & Security Clearance

• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario or New Brunswick.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid security clearance.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering design experience, preferably with Consulting or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects in nuclear or heavy industrial/commercial industry.
• Proven expertise in Electrical system design and studies such as power distribution system design, load flow studies, short circuit studies, voltage drop study (motor starting study), transformer energization, arc flash studies, equipment and cable protection design, protection and coordination studies.
• Experience preparing system design requirements and technical specifications and be knowledgeable about applicable regulatory documents, codes and standards.
• Good working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical safety code preferred.
• Skilled in developing single-line drawings, detailed wiring diagrams, electrical floor plan, riser diagram, cable schedules, panel schedules, installation details, load calculations, cable tray sizing/fill calculations, protective relay settings, bill of materials, technical specifications and datasheets, construction and commissioning specifications.
• Familiarity with ageing management studies for electrical components and performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Proficiency in electrical power system engineering software (ETAP etc.) and CAD tools (AutoCAD etc.).
• Proficiency with Engineering Change Control (ECC) process at nuclear power stations preferred.
• Experience witnessing factory acceptance tests and supporting commissioning activities.

Industry Background

Previous experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, or medical, and/or in heavy industrial such mining, oil and gas, with direct interaction across departments, vendors, clients, and stakeholders.

Project & Proposal Management

• Demonstrated ability to develop proposals for large client contracts and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Experience with preparing detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and effort estimates for internal and external projects.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, people-oriented approach; adept at building and maintaining productive relationships.
• Ability to establish credibility, earn trust, and influence outcomes; recognized as a confident yet approachable leader.

Communication Skills

Exceptional oral and written communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills; capable of conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Broad conceptual and diagnostic abilities; strong problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in dynamic environments.

Organizational Skills

Exceptional planning, time management, and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Personal Attributes

High energy, commitment, and enthusiasm; uncompromising integrity and adherence to corporate values and Code of Business Conduct.

WHY Laurentis Energy Partners?

Laurentis offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value. Being an Laurentis employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to Ontario's success.

Here’s why Laurentis Energy Partners might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Fast-growing and dynamic working environment
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of Energy, you will find the right fit at Laurentis.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop in our diverse lines of business.
• Provide spaces for innovative thinking and solutions.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• We support employment equity and diversity.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.Laurentis thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Laurentis values a fair, transparent, and human-centred recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making systems to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our Recruitment team to ensure a thorough, consistent, and equitable hiring process.

In compliance with record-keeping requirements, Laurentis must retain a record of all publicly advertised job postings and any associated applications for three (3) years after the posting is removed from public access. If you apply for this position, your application will be stored for 3 years.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Laurentis is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

PRIVACY POLICY

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