Senior Electrical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Remote; CAD 130,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the electric power sector is looking for an experienced engineer for remote support of electric power projects across Canada. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in the industry, specifically in medium voltage design for thermal power systems. Responsibilities include technical evaluations and design reviews. This role offers a competitive compensation range of $130,492.00 to $170,491.00, along with award-winning benefits that reflect the company's commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Yearly discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the electric power industry.
• Strong academic background in electrical engineering.
• Experience in detailed design of medium voltage electrical systems for thermal power projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide development support and conceptual design for clients.
• Conduct technical evaluations of electric power generation projects.
• Perform engineering design reviews and project development support.

Skills

Technical communication and writing

Electrical engineering knowledge

Experience in thermal power projects

Project development support

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Description

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within Canada.

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services to clients including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. You will also have the opportunity to support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.

Your responsibilities will include engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design. Particular experience in electrical design of thermal power projects is desired.

You will have the opportunity to travel within North America as well as internationally.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

• Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a BS in electrical engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background.
  • 10 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, including experience in detailed design of medium voltage electrical systems of thermal power projects, specifically utility-scale:
  • Simple cycle gas turbines,
  • Combined cycle projects,
  • Coal fired generation, or
  • Reciprocating engines (RICE)
  • Experience in development support and conceptual design of thermal power projects
  • Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.

• Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of thermal power projects is a plus.
  • General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
  • General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
  • Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.
  • A familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.

Compensation Range

$130,492.00 - $170,491.00

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.