Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer

Tetra Tech is adding a
Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer
to our
EI&C
team based in
Calgary, AB .
Why Tetra Tech:At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Our office specializes in small to mid‑sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:
Heavy Industrial Facilities
Pipelines and Refineries
Mining and Mineral Processing
Water Treatment
Your Impact:Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
Electrical design of power distribution, control, communication, lighting, commercial, institutional and municipal sectors.
Technical calculations and software use for load calculations, arc flash, fault & coordination studies, power system design.
On site electrical research, construction audits, field reviews.
Writing detailed and concise technical reports, feasibility studies, proposals, including written responses and instructions as required.
Planning schedules/tasks, implementing electrical system studies, preparing materials specs and capital/engineering cost estimates, reviewing design/technical solutions and prepare reports.
Liaison and coordinating with clients to obtain and develop engineering projects.
Preparing proposals, engineering estimates, equipment and design specifications, and engineering reports.
Planning schedules, design tasks, and project execution.
Assisting with mentoring junior engineers and designers.
Controlling design budgets and cost control monitoring and work with our Project Controls group
Coordinating electrical work with Project Managers/Project Engineers to facilitate inter-disciplinary quality
Managing and enhancing client relationships.
Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Technologist Program.
Professional Engineer designation with Alberta and/or BC.
Minimum 10 years of related electrical engineering experience.
Electrical design experience in low and medium voltage systems.
Experience in protection relaying and/or power system studies.
Experience with power utilities including substation design, grounding, and HV overhead lines.
Previous experience in Pulp & Paper, Oil Refining, Oil Sands, Gas Processing, Pipeline Stations (pump/compressor/metering), Power Generation and Mining sectors considered an asset.
Knowledge of systems 69 kV and above considered an asset.
Good interpersonal skills required for internal team interfaces.
Good written and oral communication skills.
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
We have embraced a hybrid culture. Work remote and at our great office location, right in the heart of downtown Calgary.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Tetra Tech may use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, and assist in selecting applicants for this position based on job-related criteria. However, a human decision-maker will decide who moves forward throughout every stage of the hiring process.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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