Hybrid Senior Electrical Lead Engineer

at Wood

• Job title: Senior Electrical Lead Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Flash
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• Senior Electrical Lead Engineer supporting electrical engineering for Pulp & Paper and Oil & Gas projects. Involves design, execution, and technical leadership in projects across Quebec.

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

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university
• Bilingual in French and English
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ); registration in other Canadian provinces is considered an asset.
• At least 10-15 years of relevant technical experience in analysis, design, specification and procurement of Pulp & Paper and industrial process plant electrical distribution system
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-manage and work in team setting
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 10 days per year
• Knowledge and experience on Electrical design and Instrumentation and Control will be preferred
• Experience with ETAP or other design software tools
• Familiarity with electrical engineering database tools such as SmartPlant Electrical or Aveva Electrical
• Must be familiar with electrical safety and core compliance requirements.

Benefits

• 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.