Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Jacobs; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to lead electrical design for complex treatment projects from concept through construction support.

As Electrical Discipline Lead, you will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams, review designs, and support business development while delivering high-quality, code-compliant solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• P.Eng. registration in Alberta or eligible for registration.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in consulting/design.
• 8+ years designing building and infrastructure electrical systems in Canada.
• 5+ years leading electrical design for water and wastewater facilities in Canada.
• Experience as technical lead on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of CEC, NBCC, CSA, IEEE, NFPA, and provincial regs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; client engagement.
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, deliver within budgets.
• Collaborative, proactive, and continuous learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for water and wastewater projects end-to-end.
• Act as Electrical Discipline Lead coordinating with PMs, clients, contractors.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Review calculations, equipment selections, drawings, specs, reports.
• Develop electrical studies: load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination.
• Prepare specifications, construction docs, bid packages.
• QA/QC to ensure compliance with codes and procedures.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural, civil, instrumentation/control.
• Support business development: proposals, budgeting, client presentations.
• Participate in client meetings as technical advisor.
• Support construction services: shop drawings, site inspections, RFIs, commissioning.
• Establish CAD/Revit standards and QA procedures.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improved delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Discipline lead

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. in Alberta or eligible

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering activities for complex water and wastewater treatment projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support.
• Serve as Electrical Discipline Lead on multidisciplinary projects, coordinating with project managers, clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior and intermediate electrical engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Review and approve electrical calculations, equipment selections, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Lead the development of electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protective device coordination analyses.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, construction documents, bid packages, and engineering reports.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, standards, and company procedures.
• Coordinate design integration with process, mechanical, structural, civil, and instrumentation/control disciplines.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, budgeting, and client presentations.
• Participate in client meetings and act as a trusted technical advisor for electrical systems in water and wastewater facilities.
• Support construction services activities, including shop drawing reviews, site inspections, responses to RFIs, commissioning support, and startup assistance.
• Establish and maintain project‑specific CAD/Revit standards, drawing quality procedures, and engineering best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta or eligible for registration.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience in a consulting or engineering design environment.
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing building and infrastructure electrical systems in Canada.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading electrical design for water and wastewater treatment facilities in Canada.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge and application of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), CSA standards, IEEE standards, NFPA standards, and applicable provincial regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage clients and project stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver high‑quality work within project schedules and budgets.
• Forward‑thinking, innovative, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal Additional Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in electrical system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM project delivery methodologies.
• Experience performing arc flash, coordination, load flow, and power quality studies.
• Experience with Commissioning and Startup support for water and wastewater facilities.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), LEED Green Associate, or ISI Envision certification.
• Experience delivering large municipal infrastructure programs and design‑build projects.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA integration within water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Project management experience and familiarity with EPCM and alternative delivery models.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.