Senior Electrical Engineer

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia. 

Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder’s integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Our team promotes respect, diversity and inclusion and we provide support for professional development through mentoring programs and training opportunities. Our team is dynamic and collaborative - if this description fits what you are looking for in your career, please apply! 

ROLE OVERVIEW - NO OUT OF COUNTRY RESUMES PLEASE. ONLY RESIDENTS OF ALBERTA NEED APPLY.

We are looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Alberta locations Edmonton & Calgary. the Senior Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering support to the project team, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved. This individual will work closely with the electrical design team to ensure working plans and technical drawings meet project specifications and goals and play an active role in project management duties such as conferring with internal and external stakeholders and preparing all necessary documentation.

This is a great opportunity for a Senior level Electrical Engineer with a positive attitude, collaborative, possess strong Electrical Engineering knowledge and experience, enthusiastic about new challenges (technical and non-technical), and can communicate well with others. Our team is dynamic and collaborative - if this description fits what you are looking for in your career, please apply! 

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Registered as P. Eng with APEGA.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional project management, project engineering or discipline engineering in the oil and gas or related industry.
• Recent experience in executing multi-projects and multi-disciplined small to medium size projects.
• Familiar with relevant electrical codes (CSA, IEEE, API, ANSI, CEC).
• Familiar with the development of P&IDs, DBM’s, single line diagrams, and other key design documents.
• Working knowledge of CAD design software and standards would be an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute electrical engineering activities with the objective of meeting the defined contractual scope to the relevant codes, standards, and company procedures.
• Perform calculations including load studies, lighting levels, hazardous area classifications, junction box, distribution panel, and cable sizing.
• Stamp and issue drawings.
• Analyze technical issues within the electrical engineering discipline, aided and supported by the other specialist disciplines.
• Develop work plans and execution of strategies given schedule, budget, and scope constraints.
• Develop project design criteria, design basis, and electrical specifications.
• Develop specific electrical systems, equipment, skid and module packages design criteria, sizing, and specifications.
• Perform detailed reviews of project electrical design specifications, design drawings, and standard detail drawings.
• Provide drafters with modifications to technical drawings and work plans according to engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for design team.
• Review and ensure required corrections are completed by designers and meets project standards.
• Report to the Electrical Engineering Manager on progress of work and ensure coordination between the engineering and design team.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Assist in the development of work practices and procedures.
• Identify any slippages to schedule or budget and make changes accordingly to solve complex issue.
• Assist in the creation of other project documents such as Requests for Information, Purchase Recommendations, and P&IDs.
• Partner with stakeholders in proposal writing, marketing presentations, and organization of internal resources for assigned prospects.
• Support the business development of Kleinfelder and liaise any possible opportunities.
• Assist in creating work document packages during closeout of projects.
• Travel to field for project scoping, verification, construction support, and meeting with clients.
• Attend and host team/project meetings and client meetings.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Team leader and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Organization and time management.
• Client service oriented.
• Organizational awareness.
• Analytical thinker and high attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Willingness to provide career and technical mentorship.
• Commitment to risk and change management processes 

POSITION CONDITIONS - Job is performed in an office environment / hybrid or fully remote; occasional travel may be required.

*The position(s) may be anywhere from temp/flex to full-time, regular roles.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:  Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Healthcare spending account, RRSP plan, wellness days and paid holidays. We foster a great culture.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

*We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the number of applicants, only those moving to the next step in our recruitment process will be contacted.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.