Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description Industrial Power Systems | Kelowna, BC | Confidential Search Most senior electrical engineers who move to the Okanagan take a step down in project complexity to do it. This role is the exception. A growing industrial consultancy is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Okanagan team. You will run studies and design packages for resource, processing, energy, and utility clients across the BC Interior, take projects from concept through energization, and help set how the technical work gets done. What You Will Own Projects from feasibility through detailed design, site work, commissioning, and energization Drawings, calculations, specifications, material lists, and documentation that you prepare and approve Design packages covering substations, medium and low voltage distribution, grounding and bonding, lighting, and cable routing Power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash Proposals, estimates, schedules, budgets, and technical presentations The technical lead role in client, vendor, and contractor discussions Mentorship for engineers, technologists, and designers as the team grows Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution P.Eng. registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or eligible to register immediately 7+years in industrial electrical engineering across resource, processing, energy, utility, or manufacturing environments Proven delivery of full electrical design and drawing packages Substation, medium voltage distribution, protection, grounding, cabling, and lighting design experience Solid command of the Canadian Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, and applicable IEEE standards Confidence presenting technical solutions to clients, with strong technical writing Valid driver's license and availability for periodic site travel Considered an Asset: Power system modelling in ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar, relay programming, AutoCAD oversight, front end engineering and cost estimating, commissioning and energization experience Why Is This a Great Opportunity Okanagan base, coastal calibre projects. Mills, plants, mines, and utility infrastructure You own projects end to end. Concept, design, seal, site, energization. No head office handoff Direct client relationships you build and keep, not three layers back from the decision Real say in hiring, standards, and how the office is built as it grows How you run a project is your call, with senior support when you want a second opinion Genuine runway to principal level in a group that is still taking shape If your experience aligns strongly with what we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. We will walk you through the company, project mix, team, and full compensation on a confidential call before anything is submitted.

Lead industrial electrical projects from feasibility and detailed design through to commissioning and energization. Manage technical documentation, power system studies, and provide mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng registration with EGBC. Candidates must have 7+ years of industrial experience and a strong command of the Canadian Electrical Code and IEEE standards.

• Load flow analysisPreferred
• MentorshipPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• protection coordinationPreferred

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• Industrial Electrical Engineering
• Power System Studies
• Substation Design
• Medium Voltage Distribution
• Low Voltage Distribution
• Grounding and Bonding
• Lighting Design
• Cable Routing
• Load Flow Analysis
• Short Circuit Analysis
• Protection Coordination
• Arc Flash Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Canadian Electrical Code

• Engineering
• Energy
• Consulting
• Manufacturing
• Construction

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Oct 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level