Senior Electrical Engineer

Kent; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Calgary to lead and manage multiple projects in the refining and petrochemical sectors. This role involves designing electrical systems, performing critical load studies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong command of electrical engineering principles. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact project success and contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in refining, petrochemical, or power generation industries.
• Strong knowledge of relay and metering systems for substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple capital projects and manage work schedules and budgets.
• Design electrical diagrams and perform equipment sizing calculations.

Skills

Electrical System Studies

Project Management

Electrical Equipment Sizing

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration

Tools

ETAP

SKM

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Calgary.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple sustaining capital projects as a working lead (sub-lead / area lead or project lead).
• Manage work effectively by prioritizing, executing, reporting, and overseeing schedule and budget.
• Establish scope of work, effort hour estimates, and deliverable lists.
• Design LV, MV, and HV Single Line Diagrams, including Protection, Control, and Metering (PC&M) Diagrams, with strong knowledge of relay and metering systems for substations and e-houses.
• Prepare electrical load lists and perform electrical equipment sizing calculations (transformer, cable, NGR, MCC sizing, grounding, etc.).
• Define electrical area classification and develop related reports.
• Experience with Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP) and their interfaces.
• Support procurement by preparing specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and evaluating bids for electrical equipment.
• Perform electrical system studies using ETAP or SKM for load flow, short circuit, arc flash, harmonic, motor starting analysis, and relay coordination.
• Review and support electrical layouts, including substation/e-house layouts, cable trays, lighting, and grounding drawings.
• Knowledge of interfacing with DCS, SCADA, PLC systems.
• Support EHT design and calculations.
• Supervise, mentor, and support project team members.
• Provide electrical BOMs and major equipment costs for project estimates.
• Participate in project, client, and vendor meetings.
• Review designs for constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct field visits to validate drawings and confirm tie-in locations.
• Utilize workshare offices or HVEC for electrical deliverables.
• Attend FAT/SAT testing.

Additional ad-hoc tasks may be assigned within the scope of the role to meet organizational needs.

Your knowledge, skills, education, and experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or power generation industries preferred.

Communication:

• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.

Core Competencies:

• Experience across project stages: Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering.
• Knowledge of codes (CEC, CSA, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, API, NEMA, etc.).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Understanding of business drivers, change management, project management, and construction workflows.
• Experience managing vendor electrical packages is an asset.
• Experience with high-voltage design, ETAP or SKM, lightning protection, and electrical building design are assets.
• Experience in EPC industry, leading teams, and performing EHT calculations is advantageous.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

HSSEQ:

Adhere to health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality policies of the company and authorities.

Details about the role:

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Relocation: Not applicable

Contract type: Consultant or Staff

Job Info

• Job Identification: 1780
• Posting Date: 04/21/2025
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: 1600, 411 - 1 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 4Y5, CA