Our team is growing and we are specifically looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Power team. At Canal, we have organized our engineering team into five disciplines: Power, Control, Integration, Build and Design. The Power team is responsible for the design and delivery of robust, efficient marine electrical power systems, including generation, distribution, protection and load management.Job SummaryReporting to an Engineering Manager, the Senior Electrical Engineer participates in the design, development, implementation and documentation of marine systems and solutions. This role is accountable to gather and analyze technical information (including product data sheets, measurements and functional descriptions) to produce engineering designs, drawings, recommendations and instructions for project stakeholders. As a part of a discipline team, the Senior Electrical Engineer will mentor and guide technical staff with varying levels of engineering experience and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and the documentation of processes and practices to ensure standardization and quality control. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be called upon to provide project leadership, offering technical advice and guidance as well as assigning work to other technical resources. At times, this role will support business development activities through assisting with technical proposals/bids and by identifying new opportunities with existing clients.Education and LicensingBachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from a university of recognized standingRegistration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in good standing with EGBC or PEO (complete or in progress)Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceA minimum of 5 years of demonstrated marine or industrial low and high voltage power system design and implementation experienceExperience in the design, development and implementation of electrical generation, distribution and/or power conversion systems, SCADA systems, integrated platform systems,



associated technologies and/or system integrationExperience in leading project teams and supervising work of technical staff with varying levels of experienceExperience in the design of protection schemes and protective device settings for various types of generation and distribution equipment (generators, transformers, feeders, etc.). Testing and commissioning experience of protective schemes is an assetExperience in performing power system analysis – short circuit, arc flash, harmonic, coordination, load flow, dynamic stability using ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, or similar softwareDemonstrated working knowledge of IEEE and IEC standards and guidelines relevant to power system design and reliabilityExperience in design, sizing, and procurement of high and low voltage generation and distribution equipmentTechnical project management or coordination experience is an assetExperience with Auto CAD, Auto CAD Electrical, CADMATIC, EPLAN, or similar is an assetAnalytical problem solving and decision-makingAbility to work effectively within a team environment and across multiple projectsAbility to manage a diverse workload while prioritizing time and resourcesEffective communication, interpersonal and customer relation skillsProficiency at the intermediate level in the use of MS Office products, including Word, Excel and OutlookResponsibilitiesProvides engineering and design expertise for marine vessels; advances technical breadth and aptitude and applies knowledge and skills across the disciplines of: Power, Controls, Integration, Build and Design toward the execution of projects.Deliver on the design, development, integration and documentation of marine systemsEnsure that engineering deliverables meet regulatory standards,



contract and client requirementsProduce design documents that include but are not limited to single line diagrams, electrical schematics, electrical load analysis, equipment arrangements, cable specification, interface control documents, short circuit / coordination / arc flash analysis, reports and surveysDevelop material specifications and bills of material in accordance with client strategies and requirementsProvide guidance and direction to suppliers and subcontractors related to electrical systems design, achieving contract, cost and schedule performanceCommunicate with production and installation workers to clarify design details and receive feedback for improvementsIntegrate multiple systems into a cohesive and reliable marine architectureContribute to the execution of projects on time, on budget and to a high standard of technical engineering excellence regularly collaborating and interfacing with a supportive project management function.Interface with a project management function through regularly collaborating with the project management team for project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring / controlling and closing of projects ensuring timely and productive project executionActively contribute to project reporting needs including communicating task status and progression through deliverablesContribute to project technical reviews ensuring all designs meet industry regulations and client specifications; liaise with production personnel to clarify design details and implement feedbackEngage with clients as needed, supporting technical discussions and design reviews; supporting procurement with technical specifications and vendor evaluations, as neededParticipate in the advancement of the Company’s technical expertise and capability through a focus on standardization and continuous quality improvement; contribute to the development of tools, templates and operating procedures.Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, templates, design libraries, tools and processes related to the assigned discipline, including those required for efficient

📌 Senior Electrical Engineer (St. Catharines)
🏢 Canal
📍 St. Catharines