Senior Electrical Engineer (Buildings)

Snc-Lavalin; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working culture

Training & development

Generous time-off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Vancouver seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Buildings) to lead electrical design, mentor staff, and support business development across national projects. You will oversee a team of engineers, technologists, and CAD technicians, delivering complex building electrical systems with expertise and leadership.

The role requires a P.Eng, 12+ years in electrical consulting, and strong client‑facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with EGBC and willing to become a member in other provinces.
• PMP designation or CAPM certification is an asset.
• Minimum 12 years' of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering consulting with progressive responsibilities.
• At least 3 years in managing/coordinating technical teams.
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining long‑term relationships with clients.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and motivating a team of engineers and designers.
• Willing to travel occasionally within and outside of British Columbia.
• Strong business acumen and client facing skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Electrical Engineering fee estimates for proposals, project estimates, design reports and other technical documents as required.
• Manage and perform other related tasks as required to successfully complete the delivery and handover of projects.
• Preparation of electrical single line diagrams, AC control schematics, wiring distribution schemes, panel schedules.
• Development of cable block diagrams and cable and conduit schedules.
• Design of physical layout of electrical equipment, cables, raceways, and grounding plans related to the various facilities within the plant.
• Coordination studies and arc flash calculations.
• Perform site inspections and technical support during construction activities.
• Supervise the work of Engineers, Designers and CAD Technicians, provide technical guidance, and mentor and develop junior staff.
• Support the British Columbia leadership team in implementing methods and procedures aligned with corporate standards.
• Lead and support business development initiatives, including proposal writing and strategic planning for the Electrical Engineering group in Western Canada.
• Prepare and approve estimates, proposals, and technical bid evaluations.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships to support business growth and ensure client satisfaction.
• Assess project resource requirements and participate in continuous HR processes (recruitment, performance evaluations, resource development plans, training, feedback, etc).
• Contribute to evaluations and training to ensure all team members are properly trained and qualified.
• All of our engineers apply project management principles to oversee projects and mentor team members.
• Responsibilities also include collaborating with other engineering disciplines and communicating project status, issues, and solutions to stakeholders, including clients, management, and other departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and project delivery efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is growing and our British Columbia Engineering group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Buildings) to join our growing Electrical Engineering team. In this role, our leaders support the execution of a wide variety of projects by providing technical expertise, leadership to staff, and support for business development activities. This includes collaboration with or overseeing a team of engineers, technologists, and technicians, leading the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems, while also providing technical guidance and mentorship. Technical knowledge of complex building electrical systems and experience as a consulting engineer will set your application apart. Our Engineering Services team in Vancouver is dynamic and tight‑knit, servicing local projects while contributing to large national and international projects as part of distributed virtual project teams. Our projects are varied and span National Defense, Transportation (Rail + Transit, Maintenance Facilities, Ports + Marines, Tunnels, Airports), Municipal, Nuclear Facilities, Healthcare, Provincial, Light + Heavy Industrial, and Institutional industries across Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Electrical Engineering fee estimates for proposals, project estimates, design reports and other technical documents as required.
• Manage and perform other related tasks as required to successfully complete the delivery and handover of projects.
• Preparation of electrical single line diagrams, AC control schematics, wiring distribution schemes, panel schedules.
• Development of cable block diagrams and cable and conduit schedules.
• Design of physical layout of electrical equipment, cables, raceways, and grounding plans related to the various facilities within the plant.
• Coordination studies and arc flash calculations.
• Perform site inspections and technical support during construction activities.
• Supervise the work of Engineers, Designers and CAD Technicians, provide technical guidance, and mentor and develop junior staff.
• Support the British Columbia leadership team in implementing methods and procedures aligned with corporate standards.
• Lead and support business development initiatives, including proposal writing and strategic planning for the Electrical Engineering group in Western Canada.
• Prepare and approve estimates, proposals, and technical bid evaluations.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships to support business growth and ensure client satisfaction.
• Assess project resource requirements and participate in continuous HR processes (recruitment, performance evaluations, resource development plans, training, feedback, etc).
• Contribute to evaluations and training to ensure all team members are properly trained and qualified.
• All of our engineers apply project management principles to oversee projects and mentor team members.
• Responsibilities also include collaborating with other engineering disciplines and communicating project status, issues, and solutions to stakeholders, including clients, management, and other departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and project delivery efficiency.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with EGBC and willing to become a member in other provinces.
• PMP designation or CAPM certification is an asset.
• Minimum 12 years' of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering consulting with progressive responsibilities.
• At least 3 years in managing/coordinating technical teams.
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining long‑term relationships with clients (i.e. understanding client objectives, anticipating and meeting client needs, and growing our business).
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and motivating a team of engineers and designers.
• Willing to travel occasionally within and outside of British Columbia.
• Strong business acumen and client facing skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply and obtain security clearances required by various client agencies.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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