Job description
Adecco is currently hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial Distribution & Substation Design for a full-time opportunity in Edmonton, AB (hybrid). This role is ideal for an experienced and technically robust electrical engineer who enjoys leading complex industrial projects, mentoring junior staff, and taking ownership of end-to-end engineering delivery in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

In this position, you will lead electrical design and engineering activities across industrial distribution systems, substations, protection schemes, and brownfield upgrades. You will work across sectors such as oil & gas, mining, utilities, and renewables while contributing to both technical execution and project leadership within a highly experienced engineering team.

Salary: Up to $165,000 + bonus

Location : Edmonton, AB (Hybrid)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Employment Type : Full-time | Permanent

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design for industrial distribution systems (480V, 600V, 4.16kV, 13.8kV)

Design and specify switchgear, MCCs, motor control systems, soft starters, and automatic transfer schemes

Develop protection schemes for brownfield retrofits and legacy equipment replacement

Lead substation design projects for industrial clients including mining, oil & gas, and utilities

Oversee technical design delivery, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client requirements

Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and design review for junior and intermediate engineers

Manage project execution, including scheduling, budgeting, and multi-disciplinary coordination

Stamp and approve engineering designs as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Support client relationship management and contribute to business development initiatives





Collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams on diverse industrial projects

Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and best practices

Qualifications

Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in Alberta or transferable jurisdiction

8+ years of experience in electrical engineering within industrial environments

Strong experience in power distribution systems, substation design, or protection engineering

Background in oil & gas, mining, utilities, heavy industry, or industrial consulting

Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams

Experience with brownfield or retrofit projects is considered an asset

Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Comfortable taking technical ownership and stamping engineering designs

Why Apply

Leadership role with high technical ownership and project impact

Strong mentorship culture and collaborative engineering environment

Exposure to diverse industrial sectors including mining, oil & gas, and renewables

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus

Paid overtime opportunities

Strong long-term career growth and leadership development potential

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values - Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity - by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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📌 Senior Electrical Engineer | Industrial Distribution & Substation Design (British Columbia)
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