Strategic Engagement Manager, Canada - Grid Modernization

Socket.dev; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Global exposure

Job summary

Elia Grid International (EGI) – Canada is seeking an Engagement Manager to expand our presence with utilities, regulators, and investors across Canada. You will lead market development, manage senior client relationships, and shape opportunities across grid modernization and interties.

Working with EGI's global teams, you will mobilize expert resources, negotiate deals, and ensure delivery across provincial contexts, HVDC, offshore wind integration, and regulatory reforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in energy, infrastructure, or management consulting with client-facing responsibilities.
• Strong network within the Canadian power industry and credibility with senior executives.
• Ability to originate, shape and convert strategic opportunities into consulting work.
• Proven ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Strategic engagement and thought leadership with senior executives across Canadian utilities and regulators.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities in grid modernization, interties, and market reforms.
• Drive contract negotiations and oversee end-to-end deal lifecycle.
• Partner with local firms and Indigenous/academic networks to strengthen project delivery.

Skills

Market development

Client engagement

Opportunity leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder relations

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Elia Grid International (EGI) – Canada is seeking an Engagement Manager to expand our presence with utilities, regulators, and investors across Canada. You will lead market development, manage senior client relationships, and shape opportunities across grid modernization and interties.

Working with EGI's global teams, you will mobilize expert resources, negotiate deals, and ensure delivery across provincial contexts, HVDC, offshore wind integration, and regulatory reforms.