Senior Electrical Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Edmonton is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide support on projects, ensuring technical excellence while managing costs and schedules. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, be registered as P. Eng with APEGA, and possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. This position combines office work with occasional field travel, offering a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management or discipline engineering experience in oil and gas or related industry.
• Familiar with relevant electrical codes (CSA, IEEE, API, ANSI, CEC).

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical engineering activities according to standards and procedures.
• Perform load studies and other calculations.
• Develop project design criteria and specifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Project management

Analytical thinking

Strong problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Registered as P. Eng with APEGA

Tools

CAD design software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder’s integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Role overview

We are looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Alberta location Edmonton & Calgary. The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering support to the project team, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved. This individual will work closely with the electrical design team to ensure working plans and technical drawings meet project specifications and goals and play an active role in project management duties such as conferring with internal and external stakeholders and preparing all necessary documentation. This role requires the candidate to be located in Alberta; out-of-country applications will not be considered. EPC experience is an asset.

We are looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer with a positive attitude, collaborative mindset, strong electrical engineering knowledge and experience, and enthusiasm for new challenges (technical and non-technical). The team is dynamic and collaborative—if this description fits what you are looking for in your career, please apply!

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Registered as P. Eng with APEGA.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional project management, project engineering or discipline engineering in the oil and gas or related industry.
• Recent experience in executing multi-projects and multi-disciplined small to medium size projects.
• Familiar with relevant electrical codes (CSA, IEEE, API, ANSI, CEC).
• Familiar with the development of P&IDs, DBMs, single line diagrams, and other key design documents.
• Working knowledge of CAD design software and standards would be an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical engineering activities with the objective of meeting the defined contractual scope to the relevant codes, standards, and company procedures.
• Perform calculations including load studies, lighting levels, hazardous area classifications, junction box, distribution panel, and cable sizing.
• Stamp and issue drawings.
• Analyze technical issues within the electrical engineering discipline, aided and supported by the other specialist disciplines.
• Develop work plans and execution of strategies given schedule, budget, and scope constraints.
• Develop project design criteria, design basis, and electrical specifications.
• Develop specific electrical systems, equipment, skid and module packages design criteria, sizing, and specifications.
• Perform detailed reviews of project electrical design specifications, design drawings, and standard detail drawings.
• Provide drafters with modifications to technical drawings and work plans according to engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for design team.
• Review and ensure required corrections are completed by designers and meets project standards.
• Report to the Electrical Engineering Manager on progress of work and ensure coordination between the engineering and design team.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Assist in the development of work practices and procedures.
• Identify any slippages to schedule or budget and make changes accordingly to solve complex issue.
• Assist in the creation of other project documents such as Requests for Information, Purchase Recommendations, and P&IDs.
• Partner with stakeholders in proposal writing, marketing presentations, and organization of internal resources for assigned prospects.
• Support the business development of Kleinfelder and liaise any possible opportunities.
• Assist in creating work document packages during closeout of projects.
• Travel to field for project scoping, verification, construction support, and meeting with clients.
• Attend and host team/project meetings and client meetings.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.

Competencies & Skills

• Team leader and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Organization and time management.
• Client service oriented.
• Organizational awareness.
• Analytical thinker and high attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Willingness to provide career and technical mentorship.
• Commitment to risk and change management processes.

Position Conditions

Job is performed in an office environment; occasional travel may be required.

Calgary is 100% remote.

Edmonton is hybrid.