Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place! Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people. AtkinsRéalis’s Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally. We are currently seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Global Minerals & Metals (M&M) team and to support our growth to align with the demand to supply responsibly sourced critical minerals. The Lead Electrical Engineer will support all Electrical activities during a mineral process plant design in all phases of a project execution. Experience in aluminum projects will be considered an asset. This opportunity will be to support the M&M business located in Montreal, Toronto, Quebec cities. There is potential for work at client sites and project responsibilities will be added as needed. In some cases, the opportunity may be available to relocate to other Canadian or international destinations for extended periods of time.

Your role

• Lead role for the electrical engineering commitments in accordance with scope, schedule, budget and procedures to ensure successful project completion.
• Provide electrical systems design technical leadership and project management for design mandates throughout the project lifecycle including construction phase.
• Manage electrical staff resources assigned to projects, mentor continuous development and participate in opportunities to recruit new team members.
• Lead and actively participate in, and document, meetings with clients, contractors, and other consultants.
• Review tender submissions and quotations from contractors, as required.
• Capability to prepare design briefs, schematics, project documents and perform all required engineering calculations.
• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance to electrical staff to ensure the technical adequacy of electrical engineering project work.

About you

• Must hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada / Quebec
• Have relevant experience in mining and mineral processing facilities, including the design and integration of E-Houses, medium- and low-voltage (MV/LV) switchgear, and Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in power system design is required, covering medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, protection and control schemes, grounding systems, and arc flash mitigation strategies. Proficiency in engineering tools such as ETAP, SKM, and AutoCAD Electrical is essential.
• Having knowledge of medium voltage electrical systems, substation equipment (apparatus, protection and control) as well as distribution,.
• Strong understanding of applicable standards and codes, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA and IEEE standards, as well as mining-specific safety and electrical regulations. The candidate must be able to apply these standards effectively in hazardous or high-load operating conditions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination efforts among electrical, mechanical, and automation teams. The candidate should be capable of producing detailed and complete design packages, including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, and equipment specifications.
• Having a high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a good command of the English* language, written and oral.

*This position requires proficiency in a language other than French, namely English, as the work to be produced is intended for audiences located elsewhere in Canada, internationally, or in another region of the world.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. [Be rewarded. Find out more.](#)

About AtkinsRéalis

We're [AtkinsRéalis](#), a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. [Find out more.](#)

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.