Senior Electrical Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Edmonton to manage engineering services, ensuring compliance with specifications and national standards. The position involves designing power distribution systems and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires substantial experience and a Professional Engineer designation, promoting a focus on safety and successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing power distribution systems in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with control schematics (e.g., MV switchgear, electrical switchgear buildings).
• Knowledge of national electrical codes (CEC, NEC) and standards (API, IEEE, UL).

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and contracts with Engineering Services Providers.
• Lead design review processes ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Support planning and scheduling during design and procurement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer designation

Job description

Duration : 1 year (with potential extension up to 3 years)

Location : Preferred Edmonton, open to Calgary

• In-Office : Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Travel : Up to 10% (site visits within Canada; occasional U.S. travel may be required)

Driving Requirement : Yes – Driver’s Abstract required

What You Will Do :

• Own and manage relationships and contracts with Engineering Services Providers (ESP).
• Lead the design review process with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, codes, and client's specifications, standards, and procedures—including process hazard operability and constructability.
• Lead material specification and requisition by reviewing vendor quotes, evaluating technical bids, and providing recommendations based on technical merit, price, and delivery. Collaborate with Supply Chain for procurement.
• Support planning and scheduling during design and procurement phases.
• Provide technical support throughout all phases of the project : development, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage ESPs in incorporating red-line markups into as-built drawings.
• Contribute to the development of project scope, schedule, capital cost estimate, execution planning, and risk analysis during the development phase.
• Support Operations with incident investigations post-handover.
• Review and integrate lessons learned from previous projects to promote standardized, programmatic approaches in future designs.

Who You Are :

• 7+ years of progressive experience designing power distribution systems in Oil & Gas, including hands-on analysis of control schematics (e.g., MV switchgear / motor control centers, electrical switchgear buildings, MV VFDs), controls, and systems integration.
• Professional Engineer designation with APEGA, or eligible for registration.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled facilitator and collaborator with the ability to influence decisions without formal authority.
• Strong knowledge of national electrical codes (CEC, NEC) and standards (API, IEEE, UL, etc.).

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