Senior Electrical Engineer
- Cities & development
- Ottawa
Overview
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.
Your role
- 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.
About you
- 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.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
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