Senior Electrical Engineer | Industrial Distribution & Substation Design
Ville : Vancouver
Catégorie : Yearly Temporary/Contract
Industrie : Recruitment/Staffing
Employeur : The Adecco Group
Adecco is currently hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer – Industrial Distribution & Substation Design for a full-time opportunity in Edmonton, AB (hybrid). This role is ideal for an experienced and technically strong electrical engineer who enjoys leading complex industrial projects, mentoring junior staff, and taking ownership of end-to-end engineering delivery in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
In this position, you will lead electrical design and engineering activities across industrial distribution systems, substations, protection schemes, and brownfield upgrades. You will work across sectors such as oil & gas, mining, utilities, and renewables while contributing to both technical execution and project leadership within a highly experienced engineering team.
Salary: Up to $165,000 + bonus
Location: Edmonton, AB (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities
Lead electrical engineering design for industrial distribution systems (480V, 600V, 4.16kV, 13.8kV)
Design and specify switchgear, MCCs, motor control systems, soft starters, and automatic transfer schemes
Develop protection schemes for brownfield retrofits and legacy equipment replacement
Lead substation design projects for industrial clients including mining, oil & gas, and utilities
Oversee technical design delivery, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client requirements
Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and design review for junior and intermediate engineers
Manage project execution, including scheduling, budgeting, and multi-disciplinary coordination
Stamp and approve engineering designs as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
Support client relationship management and contribute to business development initiatives
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams on diverse industrial projects
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and best practices
Qualifications
Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in Alberta or transferable jurisdiction
8+ years of experience in electrical engineering within industrial environments
Strong experience in power distribution systems, substation design, or protection engineering
Background in oil & gas, mining, utilities, heavy industry, or industrial consulting
Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams
Experience with brownfield or retrofit projects is considered an asset
Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Comfortable taking technical ownership and stamping engineering designs
Why Apply
Leadership role with high technical ownership and project impact
Strong mentorship culture and collaborative engineering environment
Exposure to diverse industrial sectors including mining, oil & gas, and renewables
Hybrid work model with flexibility
Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus
Paid overtime opportunities
Strong long-term career growth and leadership development potential
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.
If you would like to learn more about Aspire Academy to enhance your skills for your next role, feel free to ask!