Senior Project EngineerElectrical Engineer

Kleinfelder; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Electrical Engineer based in Edmonton. This role involves providing technical expertise for small to medium sized capital projects, leading project teams, and engaging in business development efforts. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and have over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Recent experience executing small to medium size projects.
• Familiar with relevant electrical codes (CSA, IEEE, API, ANSI, CEC).

Responsibilities

• Lead project and process engineering for small to medium sized projects.
• Perform detailed reviews of project design specifications.
• Champions development of project-related documents.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Registered as P. Eng / P.L. Eng with APEGA

Tools

CAD design software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW - This is an Alberta based position. Office in Edmonton or Calgary locations.

The Senior Project Engineer / Electrical Engineer will provide multi-project leadership and process engineering technical expertise / support to the project teams ensuring that technical excellence cost schedule and contractual requirements are achieved. This individual is responsible for working within the facility engineering team on detailed execution of small to medium sized capital projects.

In addition the Senior Project Engineer / Electrical Engineer will be dedicated to developing new leads and connecting with clients. This focus on business development will require the individual to partner with stakeholders in proposal writing marketing presentations assisting in the development of / enhancements to Kleinfelder Canada's business development strategy and organization of internal resources for assigned prospects.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Registered as P. Eng / P.L. Eng with APEGA or PTech with ASET.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional project management, project engineering, or discipline engineering in the oil and gas or related industry.
• Recent experience in executing multi-projects and multi-disciplined small to medium size projects.
• Familiar with relevant electrical codes (CSA, IEEE, API, ANSI, CEC).
• Familiar with the development of P&IDs, DBMs, single line diagrams and other key design documents.
• Working knowledge of CAD design software and standards would be an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.

Responsibilities

Engineering & Project Management

• Lead and support the project and process engineering efforts to execute assigned small to medium sized projects with varying scope and complexity; plan project resources to ensure efficient and cost effective execution adhering to budget and schedule constraints.
• Lead all client communication with respect to assigned projects and assigned clients; lead and provide guidance to members of the engineering team including designers / draftspersons engineers and technicians.
• Perform detailed reviews of project process design specifications, design drawings and standard detail drawings.
• Champion and develop specific deliverables such as work scopes, project design criteria, design basis documents, technical documents, cost estimates, schedules and other project related documents.
• Execute electrical engineering activities with the objective of meeting the defined contractual scope to the relevant codes, standards and company procedures.
• Perform calculations including load studies, lighting levels, hazardous area classifications, junction box distribution, panel and cable sizing.
• Stamp and issue drawings.
• Analyze technical issues within the electrical engineering discipline aided and supported by the other specialist disciplines.
• Develop work plans and execution strategies given schedule, budget and scope constraints.
• Develop project design criteria, design basis and electrical specifications.
• Develop specific electrical systems equipment skid and module packages, design criteria, sizing and specifications.
• Perform detailed reviews of project electrical design specifications, design drawings and standard detail drawings.
• Provide drafters with modifications to technical drawings and work plans according to engineering techniques, procedures and criteria for design team.
• Review and ensure required corrections are completed by designers and meet project standards.
• Report to the Electrical Engineering Manager on progress of work and ensure coordination between the engineering and design team.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Assist in the development of work practices and procedures.
• Identify any slippages to schedule or budget and make changes accordingly to solve complex issues.
• Assist in the creation of other project documents such as Requests for Information, Purchase Recommendations and P&IDs.
• Partner with stakeholders in proposal writing, marketing presentations and organization of internal resources for assigned prospects.
• Support the business development of Kleinfelder and liaise any possible opportunities.
• Assist in creating work document packages during closeout of projects.
• Travel to field for project scoping, verification, construction support and meeting with clients.
• Attend and host team / project meetings and client meetings.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.

Business Development

• Develop new sales leads through cold calling, market research etc.
• Partner with stakeholders in proposal writing, marketing presentations and organization of internal resources for assigned prospects.
• Assist in the development of / enhancements to Kleinfelder Canada's business development strategy; research and assist in determination of qualified target areas, projects and clients.
• Develop / track / maintain lists of opportunities in local region.
• Support operational sales team (Client Account Managers etc.).
• Coordinate with business development / operations group on proposals and presentations.
• Present to clients etc. will be required.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
• Other duties as required.

Competencies & Skills

• Must display initiative, leadership and independent thinking in a team environment.
• Strong ability to solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional presentation, communication and written skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Quality and client service oriented.
• Strategic thinker.

Position Conditions

• Job is performed in an office environment and travel to client offices within Kleinfelder Canada's region will be required.

Required Experience :

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