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Actalent

Senior Electrical Engineer

Calgary, AB, Canada

$85 to $92 CAD / hour · Contract

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Pay: $85 to $92 CAD / hour
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Posting language: English · French
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

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Job Title: Senior Electrical EngineerJob Description

This role is for a Senior electrical engineer with strong low to medium voltage experience (up to 5 kV) on oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will work closely with major energy clients, lead the electrical scope on small to mid-sized engineering projects, and mentor junior engineers and designers. The position requires managing rapid workload turnarounds in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high technical quality and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and engineering of low to medium voltage (up to 5 kV) electrical systems for oil and gas and related industrial projects.
Develop and review single line diagrams, I/O lists, switchgear layouts, MCC configurations, transformer specifications, and related electrical documentation.
Perform and validate short circuit calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and other power system design activities.
Prepare and review engineering work packages (EWP), material requisitions (MR), technical write-ups, and construction work packages for project execution.
Provide professional engineering review and stamping of electrical deliverables in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Conduct or support power system studies, including ETAP-based analysis and arc flash studies, ensuring compliance with IEEE and CEC standards.
Design and coordinate systems such as heat tracing, rotating equipment power supply, MCCs, cable trays, and switchgear installations.
Manage multiple projects (typically three or more at a time), ensuring timely delivery of engineering deliverables and quick turnaround on client requests.
Collaborate directly with client representatives on project requirements, design reviews, and issue resolution, maintaining strong client relationships.
Mentor, coach, and support junior engineers, EITs, and designers, providing technical guidance and helping develop their skills.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams within a small to mid-sized EPC environment to integrate electrical design with other engineering disciplines.
Use collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Bluebeam, and email to coordinate work, share information, and maintain clear communication across project teams.
Respond quickly to changing priorities and customer needs, shifting tasks as required while maintaining focus on critical project deliverables.
Maintain a positive, hands-on approach by engaging directly in detailed design work and resolving issues at a granular level.
Contribute to projects across a range of sectors, including heavy industrial facilities, pipelines, refineries, mineral processing, municipal and utilities, water treatment, and energy transition initiatives.

Essential Skills

Minimum 12 years of experience as an electrical engineer.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation with previous experience stamping electrical engineering deliverables.
Strong experience with low voltage and medium voltage systems (up to 5 kV) in oil and gas or similar industrial projects.
Proficiency with IEEE and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) standards.
Hands-on experience with heat tracing systems, rotating equipment, MCCs, cable trays, and switchgear.
Expertise in developing single line diagrams, I/O lists, switchgears, MCCs, transformers, short circuit calculations, cable sizing, and voltage drop calculations.
Demonstrated experience working in small to mid-sized EPC environments.
Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects (3 or more at a time) with quick turnaround requirements.
Experience preparing and managing Engineering Work Packages (EWP), Material Requisitions (MR), technical write-ups, and Construction Work Packages.
Working knowledge of ETAP and power system studies, including arc flash analysis.
Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Teams, Bluebeam, and email.
Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
High reliability, proactivity, and accountability in managing responsibilities and deliverables.
Ability to manage and switch tasks quickly without losing focus on customer needs.
Positive attitude and strong willingness to learn and adapt in a demanding, fast-paced role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1525 years of total electrical engineering experience is considered an asset.
Experience working with major energy and industrial clients across Canada.
Background supporting a range of project types, including heavy industrial facilities, pipelines and pipeline facilities, refineries and processing facilities, mineral processing, municipal and utilities, water treatment, and energy transition projects (CO2, hydrogen, RNG, renewables, and associated minerals).
Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and comfortable working in the weeds on detailed technical issues.
Strong interpersonal skills to mentor junior engineers and designers and foster a collaborative team environment.
High level of adaptability and comfort with constant touchpoints across multiple concurrent projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $92.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Actalent

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Lead the design and engineering of low to medium voltage (up to 5 kV) electrical systems for oil and gas and related industrial projects.
Develop and review single line diagrams, I/O lists, switchgear layouts, MCC configurations, transformer specifications, and related electrical documentation.
Perform and validate short circuit calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and other power system design activities.
Prepare and review engineering work packages (EWP), material requisitions (MR), technical write-ups, and construction work packages for project execution.
Provide professional engineering review and stamping of electrical deliverables in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Conduct or support power system studies, including ETAP-based analysis and arc flash studies, ensuring compliance with IEEE and CEC standards.
Design and coordinate systems such as heat tracing, rotating equipment power supply, MCCs, cable trays, and switchgear installations.
Manage multiple projects (typically three or more at a time), ensuring timely delivery of engineering deliverables and quick turnaround on client requests.
Collaborate directly with client representatives on project requirements, design reviews, and issue resolution, maintaining strong client relationships.
Mentor, coach, and support junior engineers, EITs, and designers, providing technical guidance and helping develop their skills.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams within a small to mid-sized EPC environment to integrate electrical design with other engineering disciplines.
Use collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Bluebeam, and email to coordinate work, share information, and maintain clear communication across project teams.
Respond quickly to changing priorities and customer needs, shifting tasks as required while maintaining focus on critical project deliverables.
Maintain a positive, hands-on approach by engaging directly in detailed design work and resolving issues at a granular level.
Contribute to projects across a range of sectors, including heavy industrial facilities, pipelines, refineries, mineral processing, municipal and utilities, water treatment, and energy transition initiatives.

Essential Skills

Minimum 12 years of experience as an electrical engineer.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation with previous experience stamping electrical engineering deliverables.
Strong experience with low voltage and medium voltage systems (up to 5 kV) in oil and gas or similar industrial projects.
Proficiency with IEEE and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) standards.
Hands-on experience with heat tracing systems, rotating equipment, MCCs, cable trays, and switchgear.
Expertise in developing single line diagrams, I/O lists, switchgears, MCCs, transformers, short circuit calculations, cable sizing, and voltage drop calculations.
Demonstrated experience working in small to mid-sized EPC environments.
Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects (3 or more at a time) with quick turnaround requirements.
Experience preparing and managing Engineering Work Packages (EWP), Material Requisitions (MR), technical write-ups, and Construction Work Packages.
Working knowledge of ETAP and power system studies, including arc flash analysis.
Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Teams, Bluebeam, and email.
Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
High reliability, proactivity, and accountability in managing responsibilities and deliverables.
Ability to manage and switch tasks quickly without losing focus on customer needs.
Positive attitude and strong willingness to learn and adapt in a demanding, fast-paced role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1525 years of total electrical engineering experience is considered an asset.
Experience working with major energy and industrial clients across Canada.
Background supporting a range of project types, including heavy industrial facilities, pipelines and pipeline facilities, refineries and processing facilities, mineral processing, municipal and utilities, water treatment, and energy transition projects (CO2, hydrogen, RNG, renewables, and associated minerals).
Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and comfortable working in the weeds on detailed technical issues.
Strong interpersonal skills to mentor junior engineers and designers and foster a collaborative team environment.
High level of adaptability and comfort with constant touchpoints across multiple concurrent projects.

Work Environment

The role is based in a downtown Calgary office within a hybrid work model, typically working from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office from Tuesday to Thursday. The electrical team consists of approximately 15 people, including designers, EITs, and engineers, with active worksharing between the Calgary and Vancouver offices. The organization operates as an international EPC focused on small to mid-sized projects, offering exposure to a diverse portfolio across heavy industry, pipelines, refineries, mineral processing, municipal and utilities, water treatment, and energy transition initiatives. The work environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with frequent project touchpoints and a strong emphasis on responsiveness to client needs. Engineers use modern collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Bluebeam, and email to coordinate work and maintain communication across locations. The culture encourages a hands-on approach, technical excellence, and mentorship within a supportive, multidisciplinary team setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $92.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Responsibilities

Lead electrical design and engineering for low- and medium-voltage industrial projects, prepare and review technical deliverables, and provide professional engineering review and stamping. Manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

Requires at least 12 years of electrical engineering experience, a P.Eng designation with experience stamping deliverables, and strong industrial experience with systems up to 5 kV. Candidates should be proficient in IEEE and Canadian Electrical Code standards, power-system calculations and studies, ETAP, and project delivery in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Skills

Low- and Medium-Voltage Electrical Systems
Oil and Gas Electrical Engineering
Single-Line Diagrams
Short-Circuit Calculations
Cable Sizing
Voltage-Drop Calculations
Power-System Studies
ETAP
Arc-Flash Studies
Heat-Tracing Systems
Motor Control Centers
Switchgear
IEEE Standards
Canadian Electrical Code
Engineering Work Packages
Project Management

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Keywords

P.Eng
Oil And Gas
Low-Voltage Systems
Medium-Voltage Systems
Single-Line Diagrams
I/O Lists
Switchgear
Motor Control Centers
Transformers
Short-Circuit Calculations
Cable Sizing
Voltage-Drop Calculations
ETAP
Arc-Flash Analysis
IEEE Standards
Canadian Electrical Code
Heat Tracing
Rotating Equipment
Cable Trays
Engineering Work Packages
Material Requisitions
Construction Work Packages
EPC
MS Teams
Bluebeam
Pipelines
Refineries
Mineral Processing
Water Treatment
Energy Transition

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