Electrical Engineering Lead Jobs

Electrical Engineering Lead

Due to extensive growth, our client requires an Electrical Engineering Lead to join their team.

The selected candidate will be an integral part of growing the electrical discipline, providing services to public utilities, private developers, and municipalities. This role will provide the opportunity to work with clients to develop high value solutions, while managing the delivery of the requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Create the division’s strategy and set key performance indicators for the division and staff;
• Mentor Electrical Engineers in Training (EITs) and technologists to grow the team;
• Identify resource fluctuations and assist with recruiting key staff, as required;
• Management of the Electrical Engineering Team, including advising on training and professional development for staff;
• Act as the key contact with clients, stakeholders, sub-consultants on projects; and

Design

• Review electrical project deliverables and act as Professional of Record (POR) as required;
• Respond to questions from construction crews, stakeholders, customers, utilities, and relevant third parties; and
• Lead the creation of detailed electrical design packages for power distribution and lighting systems in utility, residential, and institutional sectors;
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety by design principals in the project work;
• Prepare estimates for design and construction packages;

Project Management

• Chair periodic status meetings and record meeting minutes.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget on electrical discipline projects; and

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or technical qualification and appropriate experience;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Project Management/Coordination for engineering assignments; and
• Experience with business development activities including the RFP process and Proposal preparation/submission;
• Registered as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) and Project Management Professional designation are preferable;
• Familiar with industry standards and international codes such as the Canadian Electrical Code, IEC, and IEEE;
• Experience in Transmission, Electric Vehicle Charging, Protection & Controls, SCADA or DCS/Automation System design areas will be considered an asset;
• 10+ years of electrical infrastructure project experience, including industrial, utilities and/or municipal;
• Ability and experience acting as a Professional of Record (POR) is an asset;