Senior Electrical Engineer (Minerals & Metals)

Ausenco; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Mineral & Metals team in either Vancouver or Calgary, with the option for fully remote work. You will lead electrical engineering efforts across conceptual and engineering phases for industrial projects, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates hold a P.Eng in AB/BC, 10+ years in mineral processing or heavy industry, and strong experience with power studies, ETAP, and M/S Office.

Qualifications

• Registered as a P.Eng. in Alberta or British Columbia.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a Canadian or internationally recognized university.
• 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in mineral processing or heavy industrial settings.
• Experience with EPC environments preferred.
• Experience with preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies.
• Strong leadership for complex multi-office projects.
• Familiarity with CEC, NFPA, NEMA, API; international standards (NEC, IEC) advantageous.
• Understanding of power-related studies (Load Flow, PFC, Protective Device Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Ground Grid).
• Proficient with ETAP and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SPEL (smart plant electrical) is an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to execution of projects in conceptual and engineering phases for mining/industrial clients.
• Prepare proposals with man-hour and schedule estimates for Electrical scope.
• Perform engineering studies and calculations (arc-flash, coordination, power flow, short circuit, voltage drop).
• Produce and review SLDs, power/control schemes, layouts, schedules, grounding, lighting designs.
• Review specifications and evaluate bids for electrical equipment.
• Review vendor drawings and witness factory acceptance tests.
• Evaluate value engineering items with risk considerations.
• Provide technical support and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Power systems knowledge

Project coordination

Industry standards familiarity

Power studies (Load Flow, etc.)

ETAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. license (AB/BC)

Tools

ETAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Mineral & Metals team in the Vancouver or Calgary office (fully remote work may be considered). As a senior member of the Electrical and Instrumentation team, you will lead and contribute to the execution of projects in conceptual and engineering phases for our clients in the Industrial and Mining sectors.

About The Role

• Work efficiently with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to Ausenco and customer standards.
• Produce proposals for projects which involve man-hour and schedule estimates related to the Electrical scope of work.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering studies and calculations including arc-flash and coordination, power flow, short-circuit studies and voltage drop for electrical distribution systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering and design deliverables including but not limited to medium & low voltage power distribution single line diagrams, power and control schemes, equipment and cable tray layouts, cable schedules, cable and conduit routings, grounding, lightning, and lighting layouts.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering specifications and technical bid evaluations for equipment such as power transformers, medium, and low voltage switchgear, medium voltage starters, motor control centers, variable frequency drives and large synchronous and induction motors.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and resolve vendor related issues and witness factory acceptance tests.
• Evaluate Value Engineering (cost cutting) items with respect to our level of risk.
• Provide technical support to other engineers and designers. Direct and mentor junior staff.

About You

• Registered as a P.Eng. in the British Columbia or Alberta
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a Canada or internationally recognized University
• 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in mineral processing, or similar heavy industrial setting. Experience working within an EPC environment is preferred.
• Experience working with projects starting from preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
• Excellent leadership skills in Electrical Engineering with ability to handle complex multi-office projects.
• Technical competence and strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards such as CEC, NFPA, NEMA and API. familiarity with international standards (e.g., NEC, IEC) is advantageous.
• A thorough understanding of power-related studies (Load Flow, Power Factor Correction, Protective Device Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Ground Grid, as a minimum) is a key.
• Proficient with the ETAP and Microsoft Office®
• Knowledge of electrical and controls design requirements for high voltage substations and utility interfaces is an asset.
• Knowledge of SPEL (smart plant electrical) is an asset.
• Effective communication and presentation skills. Candidates must have the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to audiences that include management, co-workers, clients, vendors, and contractors in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and excel in a fast-paced environment.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $125,000 to $165,000

Salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.