City : Edmonton

Category : Yearly Direct Hire

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Generation for a permanent opportunity in Edmonton, AB. This role is ideal for an experienced Professional Engineer who enjoys leading complex industrial power projects, mentoring engineering teams, and working across a diverse portfolio of generation, distribution, protection, and substation projects.

In this position, you will lead the design and execution of industrial electrical projects across power generation, utilities, mining, oil & gas, and renewable energy sectors. You will work within a collaborative engineering environment while taking ownership of technical delivery, client relationships, project execution, and team development.

• Salary: Up to $160,000/year + Bonus

• Location: Edmonton, AB (Hybrid)

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, Regular Business Hours

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for industrial power generation and distribution systems

• Design and specify switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), protection systems, soft starters, and automatic transfer schemes

• Develop and review protection and control schemes for brownfield retrofit and modernization projects

• Support industrial substation design and power system projects across multiple sectors

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and design reviews for junior and intermediate engineers

• Manage project execution, schedules, budgets, and client expectations

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery

• Review, stamp, and approve engineering designs as a Professional Engineer

• Contribute to business development initiatives and support project pursuits

• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and proposal development

• Develop technical reports, engineering studies, and project documentation

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices

Projects You'll Work On

• Industrial power generation and distribution systems

• Gas-to-power and on-site generation facilities

• Industrial substations and utility infrastructure projects

• Brownfield protection and equipment replacement projects

• Renewable energy collector systems and distribution networks

• Overhead medium-voltage line projects

• Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and large-scale industrial developments

• Mining, utility, and heavy industrial facilities

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada

• P.Eng designation in Alberta or transferable provincial registration required

• Minimum 8 years of electrical engineering experience within industrial environments

• Strong experience with power generation, distribution systems, protection systems, or substation design

• Experience working within utilities, oil & gas, mining, renewable energy, heavy industry, or industrial consulting environments

• Proven ability to lead engineering projects and mentor technical teams

• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary projects

• Ability to take technical ownership and stamp engineering designs

• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems ranging from low voltage through medium voltage applications

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Brownfield retrofit experience is considered an asset

• Business development and client growth experience is considered an asset

• Experience with IPD projects or mining sector projects is considered an asset

Why Apply

• Competitive salary up to $160,000 plus bonus opportunities

• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance

• Join a highly collaborative engineering team with strong technical expertise

• Leadership role with opportunities to mentor and develop engineering talent

• Exposure to diverse projects across power generation, utilities, renewables, mining, and industrial sectors

• Paid overtime opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Strong focus on professional development and long-term career growth

• Excellent team retention and supportive company culture

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on complex, high-profile engineering projects

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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