Lead Electrical Engineer / Subject Matter Expert

Medium & High Voltage | Microgrids | Land-Based Power Systems Location:

Prince Edward Island, Halifax, NS, or Greater Toronto Area Company:

AKA Energy Systems Position Type:

Full-Time | Senior Technical / Leadership Role The Chance

AKA Energy Systems is looking for a highly driven

Lead Electrical Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

to help develop and grow our land-based power systems and microgrid business. This is not a traditional engineering position. We are looking for a senior technical leader who combines deep electrical power-system expertise with strong commercial awareness and the ability to turn customer problems into practical, competitive engineering solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with Business Development and Sales during the pursuit and proposal stages and will become the technical lead for land-based power projects as they are awarded. This individual will also play an important role in building AKA's capabilities in this market—helping establish the technical approach, supply chain, engineering standards and ultimately the team required to support the growth of the land-based power segment. Key Responsibilities

Technical Sales & Proposal Support

Work directly with AKA's Business Development and Sales teams to develop technically sound and commercially competitive solutions. Responsibilities include: Understand customer requirements and identify the underlying technical problem. Develop system concepts, architectures and technical solutions. Support site assessments and early-stage engineering. Develop equipment selections, technical specifications and preliminary designs. Support estimating, equipment costing and project quotations.



Develop technical scopes of work and proposal documentation. Identify technical risks, assumptions and opportunities during the bidding process. Engage suppliers and OEMs to obtain technical information, pricing and lead times. Support customer technical discussions and presentations. Help differentiate AKA's solutions through practical engineering and system integration. Subject Matter Expert - Medium & High Voltage

Act as AKA's internal SME for land-based electrical power systems, with particular expertise in: Medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems MV/HV switchgear and switchboards Transformers Protection and control Power distribution Power system studies Generator integration Utility interconnection Microgrids Distributed generation Energy storage integration Power conversion systems Electrical balance of plant System grounding and protection philosophies The SME will provide technical guidance to engineering teams and support technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Lead Engineer - Project Execution

For awarded projects, act as

Lead Electrical Engineer

and take technical ownership of the electrical scope. Responsibilities include: Establish the overall electrical system architecture and design philosophy. Lead electrical engineering activities from concept through detailed design. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities.



Review and approve technical designs and engineering deliverables. Lead technical design reviews. Manage technical interfaces with customers, utilities, suppliers and subcontractors. Resolve technical issues during engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning. Support factory testing, site installation and commissioning activities. Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards and customer requirements. Maintain technical ownership from initial proposal through successful commissioning. Supply Chain & Technology Development

A critical part of the role is understanding the electrical power equipment marketplace and developing a competitive supply chain for AKA. The successful candidate will: Maintain strong knowledge of major MV/HV equipment manufacturers and technologies. Identify qualified suppliers and alternative technologies. Evaluate equipment based on performance, cost, availability and lifecycle support. Develop relationships with key OEMs and suppliers. Understand equipment lead times and supply-chain constraints. Identify opportunities for standardized AKA solutions and preferred equipment platforms. Support vendor qualification and technical evaluation. The objective is not simply to specify equipment—it is to develop

practical, reliable and commercially competitive power-system solutions. Build the Capability

This position has the opportunity to become a key technical leader within AKA's growing land-based power business. As the segment develops, the successful candidate will help: Define the technical capabilities required within the organization. Establish engineering practices, tools and standards. Develop standardized system architectures and solut

📌 Lead Engineer MV/HV (Winnipeg)
🏢 AKA Energy Systems
📍 Winnipeg