Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,974
Employers: 2,163

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $101,368Across 976 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $39.05Across 344 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $122,620Across 58 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%121 listings
Hybrid: 33%2,311 listings
On-site: 65%4,521 listings

Not specified: <1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (406), AtkinsRéalis (170), Stantec (162).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Manpower Alberta

Sr. Oversight Electrical Engineer IV

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

Title: Oversight Electrical Engineer Sr IV

Location: Edmonton, AB

Start: ASAP

Work Model: Hybrid - Mon, Tues, Thurs (office) / Weds, Fri (home)

High-Level Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oversight Electrical Engineer to oversee engineering and design aspects of utility-scale solar and wind projects in the USA and Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and managing EPC contractor’s engineering packages (IFR and IFC) and ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and interconnection regulations. Additionally, this role involves evaluating high-voltage (HV) substation and PV/Wind plant designs, overseeing interconnection studies, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

10+ years of experience in electrical engineering system design and commissioning activities, including a minimum of 3 years in renewable energy projects (solar, wind, HV substations, BESS and grid interconnection).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical engineering.
Professional Engineer designation with APEGA or equivalent, or eligibility to register.
In-depth knowledge of HV substations (34.5kV – 345kV), PV or wind plant electrical systems, power system analysis, and protection & control schemes.
Strong understanding of grid interconnection processes and utility-scale renewable energy integration.
Effective and professional interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Strong facilitation, collaboration, and negotiation skills to influence and drive-forward results and decisions without formal authority.
Role requires a valid driver’s license, which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire.

Preferred:

Familiarity with SCADA, RTUs, and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850)
Experience with cable heating, AC/DC cable losses, transient recovery voltage (TRV), insulation coordination, grounding, load flow, short circuit, and transformer energization studies
Experience with power system analysis and modeling software tools (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, SKM)
Office environment - hybrid Wed and Fri. work from home
10% travel which will include overnight business trips to the field or vendor shop may be required, requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Specific Accountabilities

Lead the review of EPC contractor's engineering and design packages (IFR and IFC) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, etc.) Provide technical feedback and coordinate design refinements with EPCs and stakeholders.
Assess HV substation and PV plant electrical designs, including substation general arrangements, one-line diagrams, grounding, protection schemes, and relay coordination studies.
Ensure proper integration of MV and HV equipment, including main power transformers (MPTs), inverters, switchgear, and circuit breakers.
Ensure adherence to industry standards, including IEEE, UL, CAS, NFPA, NESC, and NEC.
Evaluate design risks and recommend cost-effective engineering solutions.
Collaborate with EPC teams to ensure comprehensive documentation is submitted to regulatory bodies (e.g., ERCOT, FERC, NERC), demonstrating compliance with operational and interconnection standards. Work closely with regulatory teams to ensure all electrical interconnection implementations meet local, state, and federal regulations.
Accountable to the preparation of and detailed engineering construction drawings within assigned area ensuring efficient and functional designs. Ensure adequate information is provided to enable cost effective construction of Solar/Wind facilities;
Accountable to ensure design compliance with project procedures, design standards (including providing recommendations for improvements), regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements.
Participates in design review meetings to ensure consistency in the scope, design and expected performance. Follows applicable design review procedures
Lead the specification and requisition of materials by reviewing vendor materials quotations, performing technical bid evaluations and providing recommendations based on technical merit. Collaborate with Supply Chain to procure material via internal tools.
Provide technical support during all project phases, including project development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, close out.
Provide technical guidance during construction, addressing engineering-related RFIs and field modifications.
Support the commissioning and testing of HV substations and PV/wind plant electrical systems, and protection systems.
Participate and witness the factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) for major electrical equipment as required.
Responsible for the successful operations of the assigned area with significant corporate financial impact.
Oversees the development and/or implementation of technical solutions, ensuring efficient coordination of technical resources and with other internal and external stakeholders.

Scope/Dimension:

Responsible for the successful operations of the assigned area with significant corporate financial impact.
Oversees the development and/or implementation of technical solutions, ensuring efficient coordination of technical resources and with other internal and external stakeholders.
Provides informal leadership to peers

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Responsibilities

Oversee EPC engineering and design packages for utility-scale solar and wind projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with project requirements. Provide technical leadership across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, including substation and plant design reviews, interconnection coordination, and field support.

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of electrical engineering design and commissioning experience, including at least three years in renewable energy, plus a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering. Candidates need an APEGA or equivalent Professional Engineer designation or eligibility to register, strong knowledge of high-voltage systems and grid interconnection, and a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Renewable Energy
High-Voltage Substations
Solar and Wind Plant Design
Grid Interconnection
Power System Analysis
Protection and Control
Engineering Design Review
EPC Contractor Oversight
Commissioning and Testing
Technical Bid Evaluation
Construction Support
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Collaboration
Technical Leadership
Risk Assessment

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Utility-Scale Solar
Wind Energy
Battery Energy Storage Systems
High-Voltage Substations
Grid Interconnection
EPC
IFR
IFC
NEC
NESC
IEEE
NFPA
UL
CAS
ERCOT
FERC
NERC
SCADA
RTU
DNP3
Modbus
IEC 61850
PSS/E
ETAP
PSCAD
SKM
Protection and Control
Relay Coordination
Factory Acceptance Testing

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