Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Generation
Ville : Edmonton
Catégorie : Yearly Direct Hire
Industrie : Recruitment/Staffing
Employeur : 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.
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