Senior Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and mentor in power engineering projects. This role involves overseeing engineering deliverables, performing complex calculations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, guiding less experienced engineers while actively contributing to project success. With opportunities for flexible work arrangements and travel, this position offers a chance to impact the infrastructure and engineering markets significantly. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in power engineering, where your expertise will shape the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering, especially in power engineering.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform complex calculations and develop engineering deliverables.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Leadership

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng certification

Tools

ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Location: Calgary, AB, CA

Requisition ID: 175936

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our rapidly growing Power district is focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities.

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, AB with opportunity for flexible work options. Travel will be required on occasion, including into the US.

Responsibilities

• Take leadership and ownership of project initiatives as required.
• Perform complex calculations and apply standards and specifications correctly without supervision.
• Review project team engineering and design deliverables.
• Demonstrate critical data analysis and problem-solving skills in meeting project challenges as they arise.
• Represent the engineering team in client, project management, and vendor meetings and communications.
• Review vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
• Ensure stakeholder vendor document review engagement and coordinate and resolve stakeholder comments.
• Assign tasks to project staff and track work loading, progress, and project schedule.
• Lead mid to large-size projects or proposals.
• Develop and lead design improvement and cost savings initiatives.
• Utilize industry and company standards/tools to achieve effective engineering and design.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to less experienced engineers.
• Lead projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.
• Lead team in identifying and communicating project scope changes through project execution.
• Produce design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Recognize engineering responsibility for public health, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize personal productivity.
• Lead engineering and design quality checks for mid to large-sized projects to ensure accuracy and technical compliance.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment data sheets, calculations, specifications, technical requisitions, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical power studies (ETAP), etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a CEAB accredited four-year college or university program required.
• P.Eng recommended.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in power engineering-related duties. Experience in the oil and gas market is also welcomed.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Previous experience working in a lead role providing guidance, leadership, and training to less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrated experience working as a team representative, coordinating with inter-discipline and project functional groups.
• Previous experience in a client-facing role.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adjust to varying work demands and challenges.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Works collaboratively across departments.
• Knowledge of industry codes, guidelines, and regulatory standards including NEC, NFPA, and API.
• Experience with ETAP Electrical Power System Analysis software desired.
• Knowledgeable in power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and relay coordination preferred.
• Knowledgeable of electrical engineering equipment specifications.

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.