Team Lead, Power System Engineering

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kelowna, BC is seeking a skilled Team Lead in Power System Engineering. The ideal candidate will oversee project delivery, manage team resources, and foster client relationships, while possessing strong communication and leadership skills. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience in the power systems field are required. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $50.00 to $65.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in electrical utility or power systems engineering.
• Registered or eligible for registration with EGBC or other Canadian association.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical support to the engineering team.
• Oversee resource allocation and project delivery.
• Manage client and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.E. license in the United States

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled & motivated Team Lead, Power System Engineering in our Kelowna, BC office.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide ongoing leadership and technical support to the team, which includes Junior Engineers/EITs, Designers, and Drafters.
  • Support professional development through regular feedback, goal setting, and performance reviews.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive team culture that emphasizes technical excellence, safety, and accountability.
• Team & Resource Management
  • Oversee day-to-day assignment of work, ensuring efficient resource allocation across multiple projects.
  • Approve team timesheets, expenses, and vacation requests in accordance with company policies.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members as needed.
• Project Delivery
  • Take ownership of projects being delivered by your team. Prepare equipment specifications, tender documents, estimates, material take-offs, and ensure adherence to delivery schedule.
  • Types of projects include:
    • Medium & Low Voltage Systems: Distribution design (4–25 kV), transformers, switches, circuit breakers, control panels, and related equipment.
    • High Voltage Systems: Station layouts, structure design, switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, bus configurations, protective relaying, SCADA/communications.
    • Studies & Analysis: Grounding (CDEGS/WINIGS), lightning protection (IEEE 998), load flow, short circuit, arc-flash, and voltage drop studies (CYME).
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Manage client and stakeholder engagement, maintaining relationships with alliance clients and participating in stakeholder meetings.
  • Coordinate with utilities and authorities having jurisdiction to obtain necessary approvals and resolve design or construction issues.
• Construction Support
  • Conduct site visits and inspections to verify that construction aligns with issued designs.
  • Perform field inspections as required, and provide support to construction contractors to ensure safe and accurate execution.
• Business Development
  • Coordinate quotations and proposals; develop technical input, cost estimates, and written content in support of upcoming projects and client opportunities.
• Other Duties
  • Perform other tasks and responsibilities as required to support the success of the Power Systems Engineering team and broader organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration with EGBC (or other Canadian association).
• P.E. license in the United States (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in electrical utility or power systems engineering.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).

Additional Assets

• Proven ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities with schedule and budget constraints.
• A passion for your work and a drive for excellence.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Salary Range: $50.00 - $65.00/hour