About this Opportunity Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. As they face new, more complex challenges, our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect our worlds most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Key Responsibilities - Lead the electrical design and engineering portions of all phases of the projects you are assigned to, from planning through post-construction. - Apply engineering knowledge to plan, size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices. - Conduct a variety of tasks including field investigations, liaising with clients and contractors, detailed planning studies, design calculations, technical reports, presentations to stakeholders, construction packages (drawings and technical specifications), estimating construction costs, construction monitoring, commissioning, and business development activities. - Act as electrical discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects. - Act as technical lead and/or project manager on electrical projects. - Act as a senior technical resource and electrical task lead on large and/or complex projects. - Serve as the electrical engineer-of-record (EOR) for projects and project components of varying degrees of complexity. - Develop and manage electrical scope, budget, staffing, and schedule for projects of all sizes. - Conduct and/or oversee field reviews required to assess existing as-built conditions. - Lead the preparation of electrical studies, assessments, technical memorandums, and reports. - Evaluate and select electrical products and engineered systems for use on projects. - Lead the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings (single line diagrams, power and lighting plans, grounding and lightning protection plans, elevations, wiring diagrams, motor control schematics, riser diagrams, installation details, schedules). - Lead the preparation of electrical technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans. - Coordinate electrical technical specifications and drawings with construction documents and other disciplines. - Model, study, and analyze power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, motor acceleration studies). - Provide guidance, training, and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers. - Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors. - Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating. - Participate in constructability reviews. - Conduct QA reviews and implement quality control frameworks on own projects. - Conduct technical reviews of project deliverables produced by peers and subordinate engineers. - Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group. - Oversee and manage multiple projects. - Conduct and/or oversee construction phase services such as responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and completing field reviews. Your Capabilities and Credentials - Requisite knowledge and application of industry standards, electrical and building codes. - Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and effective communication. - Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and draw/spec relationships, especially in the water/wastewater industry. - Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, materials, and industry standards. - Demonstrated ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project delivery. - Ability to review the work of others for accuracy and completeness. - Ability to manage time to meet project budget and schedule. - Collaborates in project team setting and engages in creative and critical thought. - Very strong oral and written communication skills. - Very strong technical writing skills (reports, memorandums, specifications). - Strong presentation, interpersonal and interview skills. - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoDesk products (AutoCAD, Revit); familiarity with Bentley products (Microstation) is an asset. - Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower; advanced knowledge of associated studies is a requirement. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Desire and ability to provide coaching and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff. - Project management experience, particularly in the municipal water/wastewater sector, will be a significant asset. Education and Experience - Minimum bachelors degree in electrical engineering. - Licensed Professional Engineer. - Minimum of 15 years experience in consulting supporting water & wastewater infrastructure projects. Typical office environment: working with computers and drawings for long periods. Field work may include exposure to hazards such as construction, weather, and industrial operations at water or wastewater facilities. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Pay Range - Locations Outside of Lower Mainland BC Min Salary $128,600.00 Max Salary $192,900.00 - Locations in Lower Mainland BC Min Salary $136,300.00 Max Salary $204,500.00 Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Some roles are bonus eligible. Parttime compensation is prorated. Benefits Summary Regular fulltime and parttime employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to health, dental, and vision plans; a wellness program; health care spending account; wellness spending account; group registered retirement savings plan; employee stock purchase program; group taxfree savings account; life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; shortterm/longterm disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group taxfree savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional Information - Primary Location: Canada, AB, Calgary - Organization: BC-1269 Water-CA Delivery - Employee Status: Regular - Business Justification: New Position - Travel: No - Schedule: Full time - Job Posting: 21/01/2026 06:01:11 - Req ID: 1002698 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Senior Electrical Engineer- Water