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Senior Electrical Engineer - Hydropower & Dams
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, CA Oakville, ON, CA

Requisition ID: 182130

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key technical leadership role in the design and delivery of complex hydropower, dam, and hydraulic structure projects across North America.

As a senior member of Kiewit’s Hydropower, Dams, and Hydraulic Structures (HDH) team, you will contribute to the planning and constructable design of electrical systems for major infrastructure projects, including traditional and pumped-storage hydropower facilities.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and construction partners while supporting mentorship and technical excellence.

Why Join Kiewit’s Hydropower & Dams Team?

Work on large, complex hydropower and dam projects across Canada and the U.S.

Be part of an integrated design–construction environment with real project impact

Collaborate with high-performing multidisciplinary teams

Opportunity to mentor other designers

Contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding HDH practice.

District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

Gas-fired generation

Renewables and current technology

Water/wastewater

Carbon-Free - Nuclear

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective,



and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we deliver some of the most challenging and meaningful infrastructure projects in North America. Our integrated design–construction approach allows engineers to see their work built and collaborate directly with construction teams to deliver innovative, practical solutions.

Location

This position is based out of Oakville, ON or Burnaby, BC.

Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered

Occasional travel will be required.

Responsibilities
Technical & Project Leadership

Serve as a senior electrical technical resource on hydropower and dam projects, commensurate with experience

Lead and support electrical system design including generation, distribution, protection, and grounding

Coordinate multidisciplinary design packages

Support procurement packages and system studies.

Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, construction personnel, and external design partners.

Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Interface with clients, regulators, subconsultants, and project stakeholders as a senior technical representative.

Business & Practice Development

Support business development efforts, including pursuits, technical proposals, and client engagement.

Contribute to the growth and evolution of the HDH practice through strategic initiatives, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

Interest in improving design efficiency through new tools and workflows (including AI‑enabled solutions).

Quality & Safety

Lead by example in promoting a robust culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

Support implementation and continuous improvement of the design quality management system.

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience with ETAP or similar tools

Proficiency in the preparation of plant-level electrical systems studies

Proficiency in the design of protection and control systems

10+ years of relevant engineering experience

Demonstrated engineering/design experience on hydropower and dam projects

Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada

Strong experience in the application of the most prominent electrical-related codes, norms, standards and guidelines, most notably ANSI/IEEE and NEC

Willingness to travel periodically to project offices and job sites.

Experience with ETAP or similar tools

Preferred





Familiarity with refurbishments on operating facilities

Experience as a design manager, deputy design manager, project engineer, or design coordinator on multidisciplinary projects

More than 15 years of experience in electrical engineering design

On‑site construction experience and ability to view design through a constructability lens.

Familiarity with design-build delivery models

Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Fluent in French an asset

P.Eng designation or eligibility #LI-GH

Other Requirements:

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: 120-150 K CAD/year.

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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📌 Senior Electrical Engineer - Hydropower & Dams (British Columbia)
🏢 Kiewit
📍 British Columbia