Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer - (Industrial, Energy & Infrastructure)

Ausenco; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career advancement

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco in Canada is seeking a Technical Lead Electrical Engineer with 12+ years of multi‑disciplinary experience to guide electrical design for utility, mining, industrial and infrastructure projects. You will lead substation upgrades, design power distribution systems, and mentor junior engineers on complex deliverables.

This role requires strong knowledge of CSA, IEEE, and CAN standards, proficiency with ETAP, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Canadian P.Eng. preferred.
• Familiarity with CSA, IEEE, CAN/ANSI standards and utility/mining design practices.
• Minimum 12+ years of electrical engineering experience on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating with clients, vendors and regulators.
• Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as ETAP.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Lead for electrical engineering teams on utility, mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Lead design and replacement of substation equipment including breakers, transformers, and switchgear.
• Design and specify electrical power distribution systems for diverse facilities.
• Support electrical design of mining and mineral processing facilities and power infrastructure.
• Perform and review electrical calculations and system studies (short‑circuit, load flow, arc flash, etc.).
• Develop and review deliverables (single‑line diagrams, layouts, grounding, lighting, cables, protection and control drawings).
• Conduct field investigations, site reviews, and construction/commissioning support.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender packages, procurement docs, cost estimates, and installation packages.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and develop asset replacement and modernization strategies.
• Interface with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support proposal development and business growth.

Skills

Technical leadership

ETAP

Power systems analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. registered in Canada

Tools

ETAP

Job description

About The Role

• Act as Technical Lead for electrical engineering teams on utility, mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Lead the design and replacement of substation equipment, including circuit breakers, disconnect switches, transformers, station service systems, switchgear, motor control centres, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Design and specify electrical power distribution systems and equipment for utility, mining, transportation, industrial, institutional, and public sector facilities.
• Support the electrical design of mining and mineral processing facilities, including crushing plants, conveyors, pumping systems, concentrators, SAG and ball mills, tailings facilities, water management systems, and associated power infrastructure.
• Perform and review electrical engineering calculations and system studies, including:
  • Short‑circuit studies
  • Protective device coordination studies
  • Load flow analysis
  • Arc flash studies
  • Ground grid analysis
  • Motor starting studies
  • Harmonic analysis
  • Power quality assessments
• Develop and review engineering deliverables including:
  • Single‑line diagrams
  • Equipment layouts
  • Grounding layouts
  • Lighting layouts
  • Cable schedules
  • Protection and control drawings
  • Construction and installation packages
• Conduct field investigations, condition assessments, and site reviews at substations, mine sites, and industrial facilities.
• Perform field reviews during construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender packages, procurement documentation, cost estimates, and construction installation packages.
• Evaluate existing utility and mining infrastructure and develop asset replacement, modernization, and expansion strategies.
• Participate in feasibility studies, options analyses, conceptual studies, and capital project development for utility and mining clients.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, suppliers, equipment vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with company quality systems, utility standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical leadership across project teams.
• Support proposal development, client engagement activities, and business growth initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered in Canada.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project and operating sites.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience on multi‑disciplinary projects in electrical engineering within utility, mining, industrial, infrastructure, or power generation sectors.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • CSA Standards
  • Canadian Electrical Code
  • IEEE Standards
  • ANSI Standards
  • Utility and industrial design practices
• Experience using ETAP or equivalent power system analysis software.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• BC Hydro transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
• Utility substation engineering and asset replacement programs.
• Substation design from 69 kV to 500 kV.
• Protection and control systems.
• Grounding and lightning protection design.
• Station service systems.
• SCADA and communications integration.
• Utility power system planning and studies.
• Mining and mineral processing facilities.
• Greenfield and brownfield mine developments.
• Concentrators, crushing plants, conveying systems, and pumping facilities.
• Medium and high‑voltage power distribution systems for mining operations.
• Large motor applications, VFD systems, and process plant electrical infrastructure.
• Tailings storage facilities and water management infrastructure.
• Remote power generation and distribution systems.
• EPCM and Owner’s Engineer project delivery environments.
• Construction support, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.

Benefits

• Career advancement through continuous growth, technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Work‑life balance with a hybrid work model, allowing office days and remote work, and progressive parental leave benefits.
• Holistic wellness support, including confidential counselling, information services, and a benefits program that supports health and wellness.
• Accessible leadership team that values your contribution.

Salary

Salary range: $135,000 - $185,000.

Expected salary: Variation in salary is determined by qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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