Senior Electrical Engineer - High Voltage

GHD; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – High Voltage to join its Design Delivery Organization in Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton. The role covers HV/MV/LV distribution, substations, and grid optimization across multiple projects, with leadership of design teams and coordination with multidisciplinary groups.

Candidates should have a PE license in Canada, 10+ years of experience, and strong project-management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Canada.
• 10+ years designing electrical systems including HV/MV substations, motors & drives, distribution, generation, and grid optimization.
• Knowledge of Alberta/BC Electrical Safety Code and relevant standards.
• Experience leading medium-to-large electrical design teams; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposals, develop design and construction fees, and contribute to reports.
• Lead technical design teams as a discipline lead on large projects.
• Prepare detailed electrical design drawings and package documentation.
• Design HV/MV/LV distribution, motor control, protection, and standby power systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and external consultants.
• Support tendering, site inspections, RFIs, and change order evaluations.
• Present design options to clients and maintain relationships for repeat work.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Team leadership

Design review

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

Privately owned by our people, GHD provides engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services to private and public sector clients across five continents. Focused on creating lasting community benefit, our connected global network of 10,000 people delivers projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics.

Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate.

Who are we looking for?

To support GHD’s growth across Canada, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer – High Voltage to join the Design Delivery Organization in our Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton office.

As a member of the multidiscipline engineering design team, you will work on a broad spectrum of electrical aspects for multiple projects including new installations, upgrades of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and system optimization across multiple areas ranging from transmission and distribution, substations and power generation to solar, hydrogen and other key sectors to our business including transit and water/wastewater facilities.

The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of high voltage and low/medium voltage power distribution design, motor control concepts and functionality, electrical system protection and control, standby power options and implementation, detailed design work, construction contract administration and support, and commissioning activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assist with proposal requests, developing design and construction fees, and proposal/report writing.
• Complete condition assessments for various facilities, including report writing and participation in client meetings.
• Lead technical design teams on large, complex projects as a discipline lead, providing guidance and support to project team members.
• Prepare detailed electrical design drawing packages for projects of varying scale.
• Complete utility interconnection, substation, and overhead pole line designs.
• Design electrical protection and coordination systems, HV/MV and LV power distribution, and motor control systems.
• Design standby power systems, co-generation systems, instrumentation and control, building services, DC systems, and grounding.
• Complete and review electrical design calculations and equipment layouts.
• Prepare contract documentation including specifications, schedules, procurement documents, scope of work, bills of materials, and process narratives.
• Coordinate electrical system designs with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, external consultants, and internal designers/drafters.
• Lead electrical project teams throughout project phases, monitoring schedules, budgets, quality, and deliverables.
• Perform technical reviews, quality control, and professional sealing of design drawings and documents.
• Support tendering and construction activities, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, site inspections, testing plans, and change order evaluations.
• Lead client meetings, present design options and system functionality, and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat work.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, identify growth opportunities, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across regions and disciplines to deliver a One GHD approach.

What will you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (
• 10+ years of experience in the design and implementation of electrical systems including high- and medium-voltage substations, motors and drives, power distribution, power generation, and grid optimization as well as working knowledge of field instrumentation and automated equipment integration.
• Licensure in other provinces or jurisdictions considered an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation will be considered an asset.
• Good working knowledge of Alberta/BC Electrical Safety Code and other relevant industry standards and regulations. Understanding of HV, MV and LV power distribution design concepts, equipment and personnel safety strategies and electrical system protection theories and applications.
• Experience in leading medium-to-large electrical design teams will be considered an asset.
• Experience in project delivery within a multi-disciplinary engineering/architecture consulting firm is an asset
• Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence to follow-up. Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Self-motivated, with strong desire to learn.
• Well organized, able to multi-task and lead multiple projects. Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills with the capability to multi-task and manage numerous projects
• Be a part of multi-functional teams with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of the team, to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Strong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality assurance/quality control systems.

Salary range: $95,783 - $159,638. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.