Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description Industrial Power Systems | Greater Vancouver, BC | Confidential Search Hands on technical role with real project leadership and direct client contact, not a desk bound design seat. You will lead electrical studies and design packages for industrial facilities, guide projects from early planning through commissioning, and mentor the engineers and designers coming up behind you. The client base brings a steady mix of heavy industry, energy, and utility work. Key Responsibilities Lead electrical work packages through feasibility, front end engineering, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning Develop, review, and approve drawings, calculations, specifications, equipment lists, and technical reports Oversee design packages for substations, medium and low voltage distribution, grounding and bonding, lighting, cable routing, and equipment layouts Perform or review load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies Own scopes, estimates, schedules, and budgets, and lead technical discussions with clients, vendors, and contractors Conduct site visits, field investigations, and commissioning activities Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, technologists, and designers Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or eligible for immediate registration 7+ years of industrial electrical engineering experience in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, mining, forestry, or process Strong experience building and reviewing complete electrical design and drawing packages Substation design, medium voltage distribution, protection, grounding, cabling, and equipment specification experience Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, and relevant IEEE standards Strong client facing communication, technical writing, and presentation skills Travel within North America, must have valid driver's license Considered an Asset Power system modelling in ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar, protection relay programming, AutoCAD proficiency or oversight, feasibility studies and capital planning, mentoring experience. Why Is This a Great Opportunity You stamp your own work. Real industrial power work. Substations, MV distribution, plant power. Not tenant improvements Project loads sized so the work gets done properly, not billed to a utilization target Small enough that your opinion shapes the firm, established enough that the pipeline is there A path to principal level rather than a title ceiling you have to leave to get past If your experience aligns strongly with what we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. We will reach out to those who are strongly aligned and will be happy to walk you through the company, project mix, team, and full compensation on a confidential call before anything is submitted. Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : CA$ 148000 Salary Max : CA$ 168000 Currency Type : CAD

Lead electrical work packages from feasibility and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning for industrial facilities. Oversee technical deliverables including drawings and calculations while providing mentorship to junior engineers and designers.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a P.Eng. license with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Candidates must have over 7 years of industrial electrical experience in sectors like energy, utilities, or manufacturing.

• Load flow analysisPreferred
• MentorshipPreferred
• protection coordinationPreferred

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• Electrical Design
• Industrial Power Systems
• Substation Design
• Medium Voltage Distribution
• Load Flow Analysis
• Short Circuit Studies
• Protection Coordination
• Arc Flash Studies
• Project Leadership
• Technical Writing
• Commissioning
• Client Management
• Mentorship
• Canadian Electrical Code
• IEEE Standards
• Power System Modelling

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Consulting
• Construction

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Oct 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level