Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our National Capital Region team. In this role you will be responsible for the electrical design and execution of a wide variety of projects, with a focus on industrial, municipal and hydro-electric/nuclear utilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing client relationships and developing new clients, coordinating work with other offices and disciplines, and satisfying customer expectations and requirements. Your technical knowledge of low, medium and high voltage electrical distribution and associated protection of electrical equipment will set you apart from other candidates.

This position will be responsible for engineering project work from conceptual design through to completion on a wide variety of complex projects in Ottawa and across Canada.

This role will be based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Your role within the team

• Lead and manage the delivery of the electrical design and systems in multi-disciplinary projects from preliminary design through completion.
• Develop new business in the Ottawa area. Support the growth of the electrical team in Ottawa.
• Client interaction and management.
• Prepare Electrical Engineering fee estimates for proposals, project estimates, design reports and other technical documents as required. Manage and perform other related tasks as required to successfully complete the delivery and handover of projects.
• Preparation of electrical single line diagrams, AC control schematics, wiring distribution schemes, panel schedules. Development of cable block diagrams and cable and conduit schedules. Design of physical layout of electrical equipment, cables, raceways, and grounding plans related to the various facilities within the plant. Coordination studies and arc flash calculations. Perform site inspections.
• Design work in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Supervise the work of Engineers, Designers and CAD Technicians, provide technical guidance, and mentor and develop junior staff.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with PEO.
• 10+ years’ experience in electrical consulting, in various market verticals. Knowledge and application of the Canadian Electrical Code. Strong business acumen.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is an asset. Experience with industrial control system design and PLC programming is an asset.
• Computer Skills - MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Demonstrated excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. 
 

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