Senior Electrical Engineer - Minerals & Metals (Remote)

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 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.