Senior Electrical Engineer

Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical, dental, and prescribed

Short and long‑term disability

Competitive retirement plans

Employer‑provided Life Insurance

Paid vacation and statutory holidays

Apprenticeship and career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead capital and non-capital projects within our manufacturing facilities. You will design and specify electrical systems, supervise installation, and mentor technicians while ensuring safety and code compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, a P.Eng designation in good standing, and 12–15 years of heavy industrial experience. CAD, PLC, and PM credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• P.Eng designation with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or other Canadian associations in good standing.
• 12–15 years of experience; preference for heavy industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with CAD drafting tools (AutoCAD, E-Plan) is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motor and drive systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex multi-disciplinary drawings and plans.
• PM experience (PMP) is an asset.
• PLC programming capabilities are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and non-capital investment projects for manufacturing facilities.
• Prepare complete design and technical equipment specification documents.
• Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities.
• Mentor technicians and facility personnel on electrical system design and maintenance.
• Develop detailed electrical drawings and update single line diagrams as needed.
• Present technical reports and evaluations to stakeholders and sponsors.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

PLC programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Leadership

Engineering calculations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng designation (APEGA)

Tools

AutoCAD

E-Plan

Job description

Job Description and Responsibilities

Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc. is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Calgary. As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will manage or help lead various capital and non-capital investment and improvement projects, as well as contribute to the technical competence and production requirements of the manufacturing facilities. You will consult with engineers, customers and colleagues to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products; attend or lead meetings on site or offsite; prepare complete design and technical equipment specification documents; manage small or medium projects and provide the project stakeholders and sponsors with finished projects in a safe and timely manner; evaluate the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary; direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements; supervise the manufacturing and installation of equipment and correct flaws or malfunctions; assemble bid, approval and construction issue drawing packages; inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards; develop detailed electrical drawings and update single line diagrams as needed; participate in facility evaluations and present technical reports; mentor technicians and local facility personnel on electrical system design and maintenance; maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies; design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for commercial and industrial purposes; test equipment and isolate defects in a manufacturing facility; and actively perpetuate and embody Interpro Pipe & Steel’s engineering department culture and values.

Requirements

• Must have Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university
• Must have P. Eng. designation with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or other Canadian associations in a good standing
• 12-15 years of experience required, preference given to candidates with heavy industrial or manufacturing facility experience
• Electronics troubleshooting and testing knowledge
• Proficiency in the use of computer aided design (CAD) drafting (AutoDesk products, AutoCAD, E-plan, an asset)
• Ability to operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
• Experience with electrical equipment selection and specification, electrical design details and auxiliary systems used in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Familiar with alternating current and direct current (AC/DC) motor and drive systems
• Knowledge base in low, medium, and high voltage power distribution calculation and design
• Well-developed interpersonal skills: active listener, respects diversity of opinions with an open, clear and succinct communication style
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks and meeting required deadlines
• High degree of professionalism, experience working in cross‑functional teams that include all levels of the organization
• Solid understanding of and competency in engineering calculations and principles and ability to create accurate and clear design notes
• Ability to interpret complex multi-disciplinary drawings and complex plan and profile drawings
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, experience in project management an asset
• Programming Logic Controller (PLC) programming capabilities, an asset

Benefits

• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long‑term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Employer‑provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e‑mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

About the Company

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading‑edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.