Senior Engineer (Project Electrical Lead) Canada About Us About you: Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, were the team for you. We''''ve created a new breed of company future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, were far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. Were a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, were tackling the greatest challenge of our time to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. Its the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in, and the planet. We PLAY BIG. We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY. We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE. We are built on INFINITE THINKING. Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us. Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. Were heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. Job Description About the Job Kent is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer. The successful candidate will report to the Electrical and Instrumentation Discipline Manager and will support a variety of projects within the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. This role requires strong technical expertise in electrical engineering, handson experience with power distribution systems, and demonstrated leadership in guiding engineering and design teams. Skills and Responsibilities: Serve as the working electrical lead (sublead, area lead, or project lead) for projects Manage assigned work effectively by prioritizing activities, overseeing execution, reporting progress, and maintaining schedule and budget Establish the scope of work, prepare efforthour estimates, and develop deliverable lists Design LV, MV, and HV Single Line Diagrams, including PC&M (Protection, Control & Metering) diagrams; apply strong knowledge of relay and metering systems used in substations and ehouses Prepare electrical load lists and perform electrical equipment sizing calculations (transformers, cables, NGRs, MCCs, grounding, etc.) Define electrical area classification and develop associated reports/schedules Support fire alarm system design, including FACP interfaces with other systems Provide procurement support as the Responsible Engineer (RE), including preparation of electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, requisitions, and technical bid evaluations Perform electrical system studies using ETAP or SKM (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, harmonic analysis, motor starting, relay coordination, relay settings) Program GE and SEL relays using vendor softwareReview and support the development of electrical layouts (substation/ehouse layouts, cable tray routing, lighting, grounding, schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.) Review and support EHT (Electrical Heat Tracing) design and calculations Supervise, mentor, coach, and support engineers and designers across project teams Provide electrical BOMs and major equipment cost inputs for capital cost estimates Attend project meetings, client meetings, and vendor review sessions Review designs for constructability and alignment with project and client requirements Conduct field visits to verify existing drawings and confirm tiein locations Collaborate with workshare teams or HVEC (HighValue Engineering Centres) to complete electrical deliverables Participate in FATs and SATs In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employees current workload and with respect to their professional development. Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada or eligible for registration 15+ years of relevant experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical, or power generation industries Knowledge of domestic and international codes and standards (CEC, CSA, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, API, NEMA) Experience across all project stages: Conceptual, PreFEED, FEED, and Detailed Engineering Experience managing vendor packages (substations, ehouses, transformers, VFDs, etc.) as a Responsible Engineer (RE) considered an asset Experience with highvoltage design, ETAP or SKM, lightning protection, or electrical building design is considered an asset Experience performing EHT calculations using Thermon or nVent software is considered an asset Selfmotivated, organized, teamoriented, and able to deliver highquality work under pressure Experience with SAGD CPF is considered an asset Communication: Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication Behavior/Core Competencies Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and influence others Ability to clearly communicate technical information across multidisciplinary teams Understanding of business drivers, management of change requirements, project management processes, and construction workflows Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required schedules while maintaining quality standards HSSEQ The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country. Details About the Role: Location: Calgary, Alberta Relocation Required: No Travel Required: ~15% Contract Type: Regular Experience Level: 15+ years Job Info Job Identification 4290 Posting Date 01/20/2026, 09:25 PM Apply Before 02/17/2026, 09:17 PM Job Schedule Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Engineer (Project Electrical Lead)