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Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future. We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

John’s is growing, and we are seeking a Electrical Specialist to help provide electrical engineering leadership across studies, tenders, and early project phases across new energy projects (Wind, CO2, Hydrogen), Electrical transmission, and traditional oil and gas developments.

This position will drive early technical decision-making by clearly articulating the implications of electrical design choices on cost, schedule, risk, operability, and overall project delivery.

Ensure electrical scope is developed in close alignment with process, mechanical, and layout disciplines, proactively managing interfaces, identifying critical dependencies, and resolving cross-functional challenges to maintain an integrated and cohesive design basis.

Define, document, and continuously challenge key assumptions, design criteria, and system philosophies, ensuring transparency of risks and opportunities and enabling informed client and project decisions throughout the study and FEED lifecycle.

Embed client, regulatory, and safety requirements into all aspects of the electrical design, ensuring compliance while identifying opportunities for optimization, standardization, and value improvement.

Support the maturation of project definition through early vendor engagement, power system studies, and input to cost estimates and execution strategies,



contributing to improved cost confidence and reduced delivery risk.

Maintain clear and proactive communication with project leadership and clients, ensuring engineering developments, key findings, and emerging risks are effectively communicated.

Present technical outcomes and recommendations in a structured manner that supports informed decision-making and alignment across the project team.

Support prospect identification, pursuit, and tender development including estimating workscopes and providing input to project estimates.

Influence stakeholders and project teams without direct authority

Build effective internal networks across engineering, and project delivery functions

Knowledge of power system analysis tools e.g. Strong front end design experience

Experience in design construction and operation of electrical power generation, distribution, and transmission systems, along with power system protection and control schemes.

University Electrical Engineering degree or relevant education with more than 15 years post graduate experience of engineering within front end, FEED and/or EPC projects.

15+ years of electrical engineering experience

Experience in design of concept, project studies,



FEED verification and detail design in renewable energy sector / oil and gas industry

Demonstrated ability to integrate cross-discipline inputs and resolve complex technical challenges

Solid understanding of how engineering decisions impact cost, schedule, operability, and constructability.

Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to see customer needs and develop solutions tailored to client requirements

Fluent verbal and written communication in English language

Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent.

We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive RRSP, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.

Enjoy access to fitness facilities and incentives.

Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers.

Diversity and Inclusion Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We enable low‑carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production.

📌 Electrical Equipment Specialist (St. John's)
🏢 Aker Solutions ASA
📍 St. John's