Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Oversight Electrical Engineer

Location: Edmonton, AB (Hybrid 3 days a week)

Payrate : 85$/hr on T4

Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oversight Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for utility-scale renewable energy projects in the USA and Canada, including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), high-voltage (HV) substations, and grid interconnections. The successful candidate will oversee and review EPC contractor engineering deliverables, ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable industry standards, and provide expert guidance throughout project development, design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

This role is responsible for evaluating electrical system designs, overseeing interconnection activities, identifying technical risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective renewable energy facilities.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA or an equivalent regulatory body, or eligibility for registration.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering design, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, BESS, HV substations, and utility interconnections.
• Extensive knowledge of HV substations (34.5 kV to 345 kV), renewable energy plant electrical systems, power system analysis, and protection and control schemes.
• Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes and the integration of utility-scale renewable generation into transmission and distribution networks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate, facilitate discussions, negotiate solutions, and influence decisions across multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy company motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred

• Experience with SCADA systems, RTUs, and communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850.
• Knowledge of specialized power system studies, including:
• Cable heating analyses
• AC and DC cable loss studies
• Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV)
• Insulation coordination
• Grounding system studies
• Load flow analysis
• Short-circuit analysis
• Transformer energization studies
• Experience using industry-standard power system modeling and analysis software, including PSS®E, ETAP, PSCAD, and SKM.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%, including occasional overnight travel to project sites, fabrication facilities, and vendor locations.
• Office environment - hybrid (office and home as per Enbridge schedule).
• Ability to work safely in construction and operational environments and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Scope and Impact:

• Provides technical leadership and engineering oversight for complex renewable energy projects with significant operational and financial impact.
• Oversees the development, review, and implementation of engineering solutions that support project execution and long-term asset performance.
• Coordinates with internal departments, EPC contractors, consultants, utilities, regulators, and equipment suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Serves as a senior technical resource and provides informal leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering peers and project teams.
• Contributes directly to project quality, schedule performance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and overall project success.