Sr Electrical Engineer

Gerdau; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription

Vision

Defined Contribution RRSP/RPP

Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance

Health Advocate Services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Gerdau in Selkirk, Manitoba is seeking a Sr Electrical Engineer responsible for capital project management and engineering design support in the Steel Mill. The ideal candidate will manage both long-term projects and daily operations to enhance safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in project management. The position offers a dynamic work environment with various benefits including medical, vision, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years electrical engineering and project management experience.
• Solid technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Drafting (CAD) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for capital project management and engineering design support.
• Work closely with production area staff and maintenance personnel.
• Support both long-term strategic project planning and fast-paced day-to-day operations.

Skills

Electrical engineering and project management experience

Technical communication skills

Electrical and automation (PLC) design

Drafting (CAD) experience

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering

Job description

Sr Electrical Engineer

Date: May 12, 2026

Reporting to the Engineer Manager, you will be responsible for both capital project management and engineering design support of improvement and reliability initiatives in all areas of the Steel Mill. This position works closely with various production area staff and maintenance personnel in pursuit of increased safety for employees and contractors, increased quality of the final product, increased production capabilities, and cost efficiency improvements. This position includes a balance of long‑term strategic project planning and execution while also supporting the fast‑paced day‑to‑day operations in the maintenance and production areas. This position provides a dynamic work environment with new challenges every day while also providing the satisfaction of a long‑term project seen from concept to completion.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years electrical engineering and project management experience in a related field; 10+ years experience preferred
• Solid technical communication skills, both verbal and written
• Electrical and automation (PLC) design experience
• Drafting (CAD) experience
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; self‑initiative and ability to be self‑led
• Previous work experience in the metals industry or an industrial environment will be considered an asset

Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited university.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription
• Vision
• Defined Contribution RRSP/RPP
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.