Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Calgary seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Lead to provide leadership on complex electrical design projects across various sectors, including healthcare and transportation. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, strong client-facing skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The role involves managing project resources and ensuring compliance with project commitments while fostering a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Employer matching of pension contributions

Diverse learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in electrical consulting.
• At least 3 years in managing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Experience supervising and mentoring a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of infrastructure projects.
• Manage human, financial, and material resources.
• Drive business development efforts and manage project timelines.
• Ensure client satisfaction and compliance with project budgets.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering principles

Leadership

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Lead

AtkinsRéalis is growing and looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Lead to join our regional team to provide staff leadership and support business development activities. In this role you will be responsible for the electrical design and execution of a wide variety of Healthcare, National Defense, Light Industrial, Transportation (Rail and Transit, Ports + Marines, Tunnels), Municipal, Federal, & Institutional projects. You will oversee 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 LV/MV power distribution, lighting, communications, SCADA, grounding, & fire protection and how they contribute to building energy efficiency will set you apart.

Our Calgary Engineering Services team is dynamic and tight-knit, servicing local projects while contributing to large national and international projects as part of distributed virtual project teams.

Your role within the team

• Support the Director in implementing methods and procedures according to corporate standards.
• Manage the human, financial, and material resources of your department.
• Drive business development efforts and participate in the writing of proposals.
• Plan project resources and participate in annual human resources processes (recruitment, performance evaluations, resource development plans, training, etc.).
• Act as a project manager for several projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Participate in and/or lead the design, development, and implementation of infrastructure projects including Functional Planning, Preliminary Design, Detail Design and Construction Administration services. Provide mechanical systems design leadership.
• Ensure client satisfaction and compliance with project deliverable, budget, and schedule commitments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and other stakeholders. Work with construction contractors to quickly resolve onsite issues and ensure conformance to design requirements.
• Communicate project status, issues, and solutions to stakeholders, including clients, management, and other departments.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on a variety of major projects for local, national and international clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and employer matching of pension plan contributions.
• A work environment focused on collaboration, health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with APEGA, and willing to become a member in other provinces.
• Minimum 12 years’ of relevant experience in Electrical consulting across market verticals, including at least 3 years in managing/coordinating technical teams.
• Strong business acumen and client facing skills. Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and relevant industry standards.
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients (i.e. understanding client objectives, anticipating and meeting client needs, and growing our business).
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and motivating a team of engineers and designers.
• Willing to travel occasionally within and outside of Alberta.
• AutoCAD or Revit experience is an asset.
• PMP designation or CAPM certification is an asset.

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