Lead Electrical Engineer

Type: On Site, Full-time Location: Edmonton, AB

About Our Client

Our client is an established Edmonton engineering firm that delivers industrial EPC projects for long term clients in oil and gas, mining, and heavy industry. They are known for practical engineering, a strong safety culture, and a team-oriented team that has earned national recognition as a great place to work. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineer who wants to lead without stepping away from the technical work.

You will own the electrical scope on multi-discipline projects from early concept through construction and commissioning, while mentoring the next generation of engineers and designers. Employees enjoy an optional four day work week, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits with RRSP matching, and a modern office with an on-site gym and free parking.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working closely with project managers and the other engineering disciplines, you will provide technical leadership for all electrical engineering activities on a range of industrial projects.

Leading Electrical Engineering

- Lead electrical engineering and design on industrial projects through conceptual engineering, FEED, detailed design, and construction support.
- Design and review deliverables for power generation and distribution, motor control, transformers, switchgear, and other industrial equipment, including drawings and bulk material takeoffs.
- Review designs throughout the project life cycle for consistency, functionality, and compliance with codes, regulations, and client standards.
- Deliver projects in line with the company’s safety, quality,



and engineering standards.

Solving Technical Challenges
- Identify technical risks and develop practical, cost effective solutions.
- Prepare work packages, respond to RFIs, and resolve technical deviations from specifications.
- Take part in risk assessments and put controls in place for electrical hazards.

Managing Procurement
- Prepare material requisitions.
- Review vendor drawings and complete technical bid evaluations.

Building Client and Project Relationships
- Act as a main technical contact for clients, contractors, and vendors.
- Coordinate electrical work with piping, civil, mechanical, process, and automation teams.
- Attend site visits, field surveys, construction reviews, and client meetings as needed.

Leading & Developing People
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to electrical engineers, EITs, and designers.

What You Bring The ideal candidate will offer:

Experience

- A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and P.Eng. designation with APEGA or another Canadian association.
- 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally within an EPC or consulting workplace.
- A track record leading electrical scopes on heavy industrial projects such as oil sands, refining, or petrochemical facilities.




- Experience with electrical deliverables across the full project life cycle.

Technical Skills:
- Solid knowledge of industrial electrical systems and applicable codes and standards, including CSA, API, NFPA, and IEEE.
- Experience with medium and low voltage distribution systems and equipment, including transformers, switchgear, VFDs, MCCs, and motors.
- Experience with power system studies (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting) is considered an asset.

Key Competencies:
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi-discipline teams.
- A genuine interest in mentoring engineers and designers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Practical, solutions focused approach to engineering challenges.
- Comfortable working fully in office as part of a close-knit team.

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📌 Electrical Engineer (Edmonton)
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