Senior Electrical Engineer

Tetra Tech; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team in Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on power distribution, control, and system studies, delivering high-quality engineering solutions for public and private sector projects.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, a PE designation or eligibility, and strong collaboration skills to liaise with clients and project teams. We offer a hybrid work model in downtown Vancouver and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer designation or eligible to register.
• Minimum 10 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Electrical design experience in low and medium voltage systems.
• Experience with protection relaying and/or power system studies.
• Knowledge of power utilities including substation design, grounding, HV overhead lines.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of power distribution, control, communication, lighting, commercial, institutional and municipal sectors.
• Technical calculations and software use for load calculations, arc flash, fault & coordination studies, power system design.
• On site electrical research, construction audits, field reviews.
• Writing detailed and concise technical reports, feasibility studies, proposals, including written responses and instructions as required.
• Planning schedules/tasks, implementing electrical system studies, preparing materials specs and capital/engineering cost estimates, reviewing design/technical solutions and prepare reports.
• Liaison and coordinating with clients to obtain and develop engineering projects.
• Preparing proposals, engineering estimates, equipment and design specifications, and engineering reports.
• Planning schedules, design tasks, and project execution.
• Assisting with mentoring junior engineers and designers.
• Controlling design budgets and cost control monitoring and work with our Project Controls group
• Coordinating electrical work with Project Managers/Project Engineers to facilitate inter-discipline quality
• Managing and enhancing client relationships.
• Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Client liaison

Load calculations

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Engineer to our Electrical team based in Vancouver, BC .

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Our office specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:

• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Pipelines and Refineries
• Mining and Mineral Processing
• Water Treatment

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Electrical design of power distribution, control, communication, lighting, commercial, institutional and municipal sectors.
• Technical calculations and software use for load calculations, arc flash, fault & coordination studies, power system design.
• On site electrical research, construction audits, field reviews.
• Writing detailed and concise technical reports, feasibility studies, proposals, including written responses and instructions as required.
• Planning schedules/tasks, implementing electrical system studies, preparing materials specs and capital/engineering cost estimates, reviewing design/technical solutions and prepare reports.
• Liaison and coordinating with clients to obtain and develop engineering projects.
• Preparing proposals, engineering estimates, equipment and design specifications, and engineering reports.
• Planning schedules, design tasks, and project execution.
• Assisting with mentoring junior engineers and designers.
• Controlling design budgets and cost control monitoring and work with our Project Controls group
• Coordinating electrical work with Project Managers/Project Engineers to facilitate inter-discipline quality
• Managing and enhancing client relationships.
• Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer designation or eligible to register with the applicable Provincial Engineering Association.
• Minimum 10 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Electrical design experience in low and medium voltage systems.
• Experience in protection relaying and/or power system studies.
• Experience with power utilities including substation design, grounding, and HV overhead lines.
• Previous experience in Pulp & Paper, Oil Refining, Oil Sands, Gas Processing, Pipeline Stations (pump/compressor/metering), Power Generation and Mining sectors considered an asset.
• Knowledge of systems 69 kV and above considered an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills required for internal team interfaces.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to:education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. Work remote and at our great office location, right in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 30,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: