Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Specialist Engineer, Electrical to join our Power Department in Sudbury. This is a permanent position for an existing vacancy.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer who combines strong technical capability in high-voltage substation and transmission, hydroelectric generation, and protection & control systems with the ability to support and deliver electrical projects. This role provides exposure to a power utility style transmission systems coupled with complex industrial power systems and the opportunity to make a direct contribution to system safety, reliability and long-term asset performance.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide engineering expertise for high-voltage electrical systems, substations, transmission and distribution infrastructure, generation equipment, and associated auxiliary systems.
• Provide technical expertise for protection & control systems, including protective relaying, metering, control systems, protection schemes, coordination, settings and investigation of protection system operations.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and other technical documentation.
• Support electrical projects through concept development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, work packages and equipment specifications, and monitor execution against safety, cost, schedule and quality objectives.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, vendors, operations and maintenance personnel to effectively execute engineering and project work.
• Provide field engineering support for troubleshooting, equipment testing, commissioning, technical issue resolution and system restoration.
• Support electrical system reliability and asset management through equipment assessments, failure investigations, condition monitoring and identification of renewal or improvement opportunities.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable regulations, codes, Vale standards, engineering practices and electrical safety requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of electrical standards, procedures and engineering practices.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
  
  

About You

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
  
  

Experience:

• Experience with high-voltage power systems, generation, substations, transmission/distribution, or protection & control.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards and engineering practices.
  
  

Skills:

• Experience supporting electrical projects through engineering, construction, commissioning and turnover
• Ability to analyze electrical system issues, troubleshoot equipment and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ability to manage technical work and projects while balancing safety, reliability, cost, schedule and operational requirements.
• Strong engineering judgment with the ability to assess risk and make technically sound recommendations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and reliable asset performance.
  
  

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: F3T

Minimum Starting Salary: $112,800

Apply by: November 24, 2026

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