Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Energy team, based out of Edmonton, AB. The Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and preparing engineering specifications, designs, and cost estimates; leading technical teams; providing training and technical direction; and ensuring effective collaboration and communication across departments and with clients, suppliers, and contractors.

Join us in this full time permanent role

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

• Plan, coordinate or prepare equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations, award recommendations and vendor document review for equipment.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• Serve as the Lead Electrical Engineer on assigned projects, providing overall technical leadership and managing the electrical scope, schedule, budget, resources, and discipline deliverables.
• Act as the primary electrical engineering interface with clients, suppliers, contractors, construction teams, and other disciplines, and lead design reviews, client meetings, and resolution of technical issues.
• Review electrical engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Knowledgeable of and performs standard discipline engineering activities on projects of medium/large size with minimal technical oversight.
• Coordinate technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements and reviews.
• Design of medium and low voltage distribution system.
• Electric Heat tracing design.
• Preparation of engineering deliverables such as:
  • Hazardous Area Classification drawings.
  • Single/Three line diagrams, control schematics, grounding and lighting drawings, cable schedules, panel schedules and electrical equipment data sheets.
  • Equipment sizing, and electrical engineering/design calculations.
  • Power system studies using ETAP (load flow, fault/arc flash calculations, relay coordination, motor starting and grounding studies).
• Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Provide technical direction, assign/review work of engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Understand the standard engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating, and conduct independent work requiring judgment in the application of engineering techniques.

Qualifications

• A recognized degree or diploma in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, OR a professional license in electrical engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board, OR;
• Practical work experience in design and engineering is required.
• Excellent communication skills (Oral and Written).
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• 15+ years electrical engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery, LNG, or Petrochemical projects in EPC environment.
• Previous Lead Electrical Engineer experience on EPC projects within a multidisciplinary EPC environment is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta, or eligible for registration.
• Experience executing brownfield projects in operating industrial facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable CEC, CSA, IEEE, API, and client engineering standards.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead technical discussions with stakeholders.
• U.S PE designation is considered an asset but not required.

Additional Information

Why Join Bantrel?

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

• Immediate access to a comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health, dental, vison, prescription coverage and flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts ( no waiting period)
• Employer Group RRSP plan with no matching required
• Eligible employees can participate in our Earned Day Off program (EDO) providing alternate Fridays off ( based on annual calendar )
• Hybrid remote work program ( up to 52 days per year, based on eligibility )

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values , these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion  here . 

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.