Lead Electrical Engineer (Edmonton)

Lead Electrical Engineer (Edmonton)

23 Oct
|
Bantrel
|
Edmonton

23 Oct

Bantrel

Edmonton

Job Description We are currently seeking a qualified Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Energyteam, based out of Edmonton, AB.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical excellence, project execution, client engagement, and team development.

The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering activities on a diverse portfolio of brownfield and sustaining capital projects across refining, LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial facilities.

Projects typically include facility upgrades, maintenance engineering, equipment replacements, reliability improvements, debottlenecking initiatives, and small-to-medium capital projects within operating facilities.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor engineers and designers, serve as the primary electrical engineering contact for clients and project teams, and oversee project execution from planning through detailed engineering, construction support, and project closeout.

Join us in this full time permanent role Duties & Responsibilities: Leadership & Project Delivery Serve as the Lead Electrical Engineer on assigned projects, with overall responsibility for electrical scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and technical quality.

Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and drafing personnel supporting multiple concurrent projects.

Coordinate electrical engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, contractors, and construction personnel.

Lead technical reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and resolution of technical issues.

Support the preparation of proposals, project estimates, staffing plans,



schedules, forecasts, and change orders.

Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, client specifications, and project requirements.

Electrical Engineering Provide technical oversight and review of electrical engineering deliverables including: Single-line and three-line diagrams

Control schematics

Grounding and lightning protection systems

Lighting systems

Cable schedules

Panel schedules

Electrical equipment data sheets

Hazardous area classification drawings Support the design and modification of low and medium voltage power distribution systems.

Perform and review electrical engineering calculations and studies, including: Load flow studies

Short circuit studies

Arc flash studies

Protection and coordination studies

Motor starting studies

Grounding studies Support electric heat tracing design and implementation.

Provide practical, safe, and cost-effective engineering solutions for operating facilities.

Client & Business Support Act as the primary electrical engineering interface with clients and project stakeholders.

Lead technical discussions with clients, vendors, and contractors.

Support business development activities through solid project delivery and client relationship management.





Contribute to a collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Registered Professional Engineer (P.

Eng.) in Alberta or eligible for registration with APEGA. 10+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting industrial or energy projects.

Previous experience leading electrical engineering teams and projects within a multidisciplinary environment.

Experience executing brownfield, sustaining capital, maintenance, reliability, or facility upgrade projects in operating industrial facilities.

Experience within oil & gas, refining, LNG, petrochemical, power generation, mining, heavy industrial, or related process industries.

Strong knowledge of low and/or medium voltage power systems.

Experience preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and technical reports.

Experience performing or overseeing power system studies using ETAP or similar software.

Strong working knowledge of applicable CEC, CSA, IEEE, API, and client engineering standards.

Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead technical discussions with stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Assets Experience working within EPC or EPCM project environments. U.S. PE designation.

Experience supporting projects through construction, commissioning, and startup.

📌 Lead Electrical Engineer (Edmonton)
🏢 Bantrel
📍 Edmonton

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