Electrical Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Canada Projects business delivering some of the world's boldest and most critical projects. This opportunity is hybrid.
 

The Role

Wood is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer in Edmonton, AB to join our busy and growing Canada Projects team due to growth in our business This role will support electrical engineering design and execution across a variety of greenfield and brownfield projects. The Electrical Engineer will serve as Professional of Record on projects, prepare power system studies, and provide technical leadership for equipment specification, construction packages, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Projects business delivers some of the world's boldest and most critical projects, embracing many diverse and evolving sectors, from Oil, Gas & New Energies and Process & Chemicals, to Minerals, Metals & Life Sciences. We provide a full suite of services including project management, engineering, EPC, EPCM and project delivery, working in close collaboration with our colleagues in Consulting and Operations to ensure we are responsive to the needs of our clients through an integrated lifecycle proposition.

What we can offer
 

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our across bioenergy and decarbonization sectors. 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice. 
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle. 
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests. 
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession. 

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. 

Key responsibilities:

• Provide electrical engineering support for bio-based industrial projects 
• Lead discipline scope on small projects and electrical packages on large projects 
• Act as the electrical Professional of Record on assigned projects 
• Coordinate design with other engineering disciplines 
• Develop design deliverables including single lines, layouts, schematics, grounding, cable routing, and equipment specifications 
• Prepare and conduct power system studies including arc flash, load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination 
• Specify and evaluate major electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and motors 
• Create construction packages, IFC drawings, material lists and estimates
• Identify scope and schedule changes and assist with change management 
• Conduct checking and independent review of discipline work 
• Provide mentorship to junior team members 
• Support construction and commissioning activities as needed 

What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:
    

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering 
• Registered member of APEGA or other Canadian Association
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience required
• Electrical design experience 
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must be proficient in high, medium, and low voltage power distribution design.
• Must be familiar with electrical safety and code compliance requirements.