Senior Lead Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

• Provide technical leadership for the electrical components of multi-disciplinary industrial projects.
• Work and communicate effectively within a team of Electrical engineers and designers, as well as interface with other engineering disciplines, project management team, and vendors.
• Interface significantly with clients from the conceptual phases of a project to detailed design.
• Along with other senior lead electrical engineers, lead the electrical engineering team for years to come through guidance and mentoring
• Prepare detailed proposal input and review electrical proposal inputs for quality and completeness
• Prepare estimates for complex heavy industrial electrical engineering projects
• Review, check and approve work output of discipline assigned personnel, as required.
• Serve as the lead electrical engineer on projects, primarily on Canadian and US projects
• 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.
• Prepare technical evaluations of suppliers’ proposals
• Coordinate and interface with equipment vendors and review vendor documentation.
• Prepare construction contracts and scope of work.
• Prepare work plans and reports in a concise technical manner according to the applicable project specifics.
• Assist with construction supervision as well as the commissioning of industrial electrical systems.
• 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.
• Prepare estimates and schedules as well as assisting in their review.
• Attend site visits to collect data as required for projects

Requirements

• 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 mining projects
• Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) from a recognized 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.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of North American electrical codes and standards.
• Strong leadership qualities along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with AutoCAD and 3D design/drafting techniques is considered an asset
• Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• 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.
• 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