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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience required
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Wood is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Canada Projects business delivering some of the world's boldest and most critical projects. This opportunity is Hybrid.

The Role

Wood is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Calgary office to support some of the most exciting and complex projects within the region. These projects are expected to span over multiple years and will require some travel; allowances will be provided as required. This role will be responsible for performing engineering and design duties associated with project scope of work.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Projects business delivers some of the world's boldest and most critical projects, embracing many diverse and evolving sectors, from Oil, Gas & New Energies and Process & Chemicals, to Minerals, Metals & Life Sciences. We provide a full suite of services including project management, engineering, EPC, EPCM and project delivery, working in close collaboration with our colleagues in Consulting and Operations to ensure we are responsive to the needs of our clients through an integrated lifecycle proposition.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our  Canada Projects sector.
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
  • Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities:

  • Interfacing with various engineering disciplines
  • To carry out duties and responsibilities as assigned by the lead electrical engineer
  • Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered

systems, engineering and design calculations.

  • Understands the standard engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating.
  • Perform engineering and design duties associated with project scope of work and liaise with other project discipline
  • Quality control of all deliverables within the scope of electrical engineering
  • Act as a discipline focal point as required

    Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures

    Develop specifications for equipment.

  • Review, check and approve work output of discipline assigned personnel as required
  • Assist the Lead Engineer and others when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties
  • Execute engineering and design activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design)
  • Prepare and/or review electrical single line diagrams, wiring diagrams and schematics,
  • Load list, Equipment list, Cable schedules and all other Electrical deliverables assigned by lead.
  • Perform engineering for procurement activities including MRQ/MRP development, technical evaluation / recommendation and vendor drawing approvals.
  • ·Perform engineering development of Construction Work Package, including project description, construction specifications, IFC drawings and material lists.
  • Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
  • Conduct field assessments and provide construction support on occasion at client facilities and construction sites
  • Interface with clients for project scope development, design reviews, and progress meetings

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer in New Brunswick and other Canadian province
  • Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work in a team environment, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience required
  • Local codes and standards
  • Must be familiar with electrical safety and code compliance requirements.
  • Experience with industrial, refinery and utility facilities would be considered an asset

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer will perform engineering and design duties, including the development of electrical deliverables and technical specifications for complex projects. They will also interface with other disciplines, clients, and construction teams to ensure project scope and quality standards are met.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and be a registered Professional Engineer in Canada. A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in industrial, refinery, or utility facilities is required.

Skills

  • Electrical engineering
  • Project management
  • Engineering design
  • Technical study
  • Detailed design
  • Procurement
  • Construction support
  • Single line diagrams
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Load list
  • Equipment list
  • Cable schedules
  • Code compliance
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible benefits package

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Consulting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Electrical Engineering
  • EPC
  • EPCM
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy
  • Process & Chemicals
  • Minerals
  • Metals
  • Life Sciences
  • Front End Engineering Development
  • FEED
  • Technical Study
  • Detailed Design
  • Single Line Diagrams
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Load List
  • Equipment List
  • Cable Schedules
  • MRQ
  • MRP
  • Construction Work Package
  • IFC Drawings
  • Plant Constructability
  • Professional Engineer
  • Electrical Safety
  • Code Compliance
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Refinery
  • Utility Facilities

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