Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Discipline for Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC), this role has overall responsibility for providing Electrical Engineering support on our major projects

Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada and the US. Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD $160,000 - $200,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required for this position.

Typical Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the electrical components of multi-disciplinary industrial projects
• Serve as the lead electrical engineer on projects, primarily on Canadian and US projects
• Along with other senior lead electrical engineers, lead the electrical engineering team for years to come through guidance and mentoring
• Work and communicate effectively within a team of Electrical engineers and designers
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, project management team, and vendors.
• Interface with clients during project scope development, design reviews, and progress meetings
• Prepare detailed proposal input and review electrical proposal inputs for quality and completeness
• Prepare estimates and schedules for complex heavy industrial electrical engineering projects as well as assisting in their review.
• Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, engineering and design calculations.
• Review, check and approve work output of discipline assigned personnel, as required.
• Quality control of all deliverables within the scope of electrical engineering
• Execute engineering and design activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design)
• Develop specifications for equipment
• Perform engineering design and related duties including power system studies, equipment specifications and selection, management of vendor / equipment suppliers, power distribution layouts, grounding, LV and MV motor sizing and selection, cable distribution design, schematic, single line, termination schedule and wiring design.
• Perform engineering for procurement activities including Material Requisition for Quotation (MRQ) / Material Requisition for Purchase (MRP) development, technical evaluation / recommendation and vendor drawing approvals.
• Prepare technical evaluations of suppliers’ proposals
• Coordinate and interface with equipment vendors and review vendor documentation.
• Perform engineering development of Construction Work Package, including project description, construction specifications, IFC drawings and material lists.
• Prepare work plans and reports in a concise technical manner according to the applicable project specifics.
• Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
• Assist with construction supervision as well as the commissioning of industrial electrical systems.
• Understand the standard engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating.
• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process.
• Maintain and plan cost control for all scopes of work.
• Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures.
• Conduct field assessments and provide construction support on occasion at client facilities and construction sites

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• 20+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering
• At least 10 years of experience leading the electrical discipline on large minerals and metals projects
• Must have experience on at least 5 multi-million dollar projects in the Mining industry
• Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) from a recognized University. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized North American university
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of British Columbia or have the ability to register as one within approximately 3 months of hire. (PE in the US is an asset)
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
• Strong leadership qualities
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be familiar with electrical safety and code compliance requirements.