Senior Lead Electrical Engineer, Nuclear

Worley; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead complex design projects in the nuclear sector. This role involves leading a talented team, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while delivering innovative solutions for electrical engineering challenges. Successful candidates will have a strong background in electrical systems design, particularly within nuclear projects, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and excellence in energy, chemicals, and resources, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and the future of energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Senior-level design management experience in the nuclear power industry.
• Strong knowledge in electrical power distribution systems design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects and supervise engineering teams.
• Ensure design work meets quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Management

Nuclear Processes

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

P. Eng (Ontario) designation

Tools

Power System Software (e.g., ETAP)

Computer Aided Design software

SmartPlant Electrical software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals, and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals, and resources needed now.

Purpose:

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer. Our team includes world-class experts and dynamic go-getters. This position is based in Kincardine, Ontario. This is not a remote position.

The candidate will lead design projects of high risk and complexity for the Electrical discipline, and interface well with the customer and coordinate with the rest of the project team.

• Take responsibility for the Electrical engineering and design team assigned to and their design output with respect to quality, cost, and schedule requirements for specific projects.
• Support the Technical Integrity role for the Electrical discipline.
• Ensure all engineering and design work performed adjusts to quality, cost and schedule requirements.
• Ensure all design work is safe and carried out in a safe manner.
• Ensure all design work conforms to the codes and standards used by the client, or to agreed industry standards.

Self-motivated individuals with a desire to solve complex engineering problems, show effective team leadership and communication skills will be ideally suitable for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Lead Engineer and supervise the work of other engineers, designers, drafting and GID (Global Integrated Delivery) team.
• Perform designing/engineering work/deliverables as part of the Electrical team.
• Ability to interpret client specifications.
• Coordinate/Communicate with other disciplines and the client.
• Support Scope definition, estimation, and progress control of Electrical engineering activities.
• Support/ensure resource allocation based on project schedule requirements.
• Lead RFP, Estimations, Detailed Engineering, and field support project activities
• Familiarity of client standards and ability to interpret client specifications.
• Support quality assurance and verification role on engineering deliverables.
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working, and getting team members working with you, within the provisions and guidelines of the Worley Quality Assurance system.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions.
• Assist and support junior/intermediate/senior personnel within the Electrical engineering team.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in Electrical engineering.
• Resolves discrepancies between Worley and its Customer's requirements.
• Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow required checking procedures.
• May be required to provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide construction management support for clients as required.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, engineers, and other disciplines.
• Participate in the professional development of less experienced members of the department/team.

What you will bring:

Technical and Industry Experience:

• Senior-level design management experience for nuclear power industry and related construction/industrial projects.
• Relevant experience in design management development and planning.
• Experience in overseeing design/engineering teams.
• Knowledge of Engineering Oversight Guidelines.
• Leadership role supporting multiple small to mid-sized projects.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation would be an asset/preferable.
• Familiar with digital tools, digitization, and data acquisition experience are an asset.
• Required specialized experience in nuclear industry:
  • Demonstrated experience in nuclear processes and standards.
  • Designing all aspects of electrical power distribution systems for nuclear plants, including grounding and lightning protection. Experience in working with nuclear safety-related systems.
  • Fire Alarm system design, heat tracing design, and cathodic protection systems.
  • Experience in the design of Security projects for Nuclear Power plants, including Physical Barrier Systems and controls related to these systems. This requires experience in both hardware and software requirements.
  • Security Clearance.
  • Strong knowledge in the development of the following deliverables:
    • MV and LV systems
    • Protection & Control
    • HV knowledge an asset/preferable
    • Single line diagrams, schematics, interconnection, and wiring diagram
    • Layouts – lighting and grounding, cable routing design
    • Substation and MCC design
    • Electrical calculations
    • Power System Studies
    • HVAC, Ventilation, and Fire Alarm/control system Experience
• Preparation of Specifications and Contract Documentation.
• Prepare electrical design and calculations in accordance with the relevant Canadian Codes / Standards and client preferences.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
• Working knowledge of Power System software e.g., ETAP will be an asset.
• Team player, with excellent organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design software.
• Basic knowledge of SmartPlant Electrical software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering.
• Senior-level years of direct Electrical engineering experience & experience working on nuclear projects is required.
• Eligible for nuclear security clearance is required.
• P. Eng (Ontario) designation preferred or to be able to register.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [e-mail]