Lead 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, Mc Caig 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.

• We are currently seeking a qualified
• Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Energyteam, based out of

Edmonton, AB.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical excellence, project execution, client engagement, and team development.

The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering activities on a diverse portfolio of brownfield and sustaining capital projects across refining, LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial facilities.

Projects typically include facility upgrades, maintenance engineering, equipment replacements, reliability improvements, debottlenecking initiatives, and small-to-medium capital projects within operating facilities.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor engineers and designers, serve as the primary electrical engineering contact for clients and project teams, and oversee project execution from planning through detailed engineering, construction support, and project closeout.

• Serve as the Lead Electrical Engineer on assigned projects, with overall responsibility for electrical scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and technical quality.
• Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and drafing personnel supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, contractors, and construction personnel.
• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and resolution of technical issues.
• Support the preparation of proposals, project estimates, staffing plans, schedules, forecasts, and change orders.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, client specifications, and project requirements.
• Electrical Engineering
• Provide technical oversight and review of electrical engineering deliverables including:
• Single-line and three-line diagrams
• Grounding and lightning protection systems
• Hazardous area classification drawings

Support the design and modification of low and medium voltage power distribution systems.

• Perform and review electrical engineering calculations and studies, including:
• Load flow studies
• Protection and coordination studies

Support electric heat tracing design and implementation.

Provide practical, safe, and cost-effective engineering solutions for operating facilities.

• Client & Business Support
• Act as the primary electrical engineering interface with clients and project stakeholders.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Support business development activities through strong project delivery and client relationship management.
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Alberta or eligible for registration with APEGA.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting industrial or energy projects.
• Previous experience leading electrical engineering teams and projects within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience executing brownfield, sustaining capital, maintenance, reliability, or facility upgrade projects in operating industrial facilities.
• Experience within oil & gas, refining, LNG, petrochemical, power generation, mining, heavy industrial, or related process industries.
• Strong knowledge of low and/or medium voltage power systems.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and technical reports.
• Experience performing or overseeing power system studies using ETAP or similar software.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Assets
• Experience working within EPC or EPCM project environments.
• Experience supporting projects through construction, commissioning, and startup.
• 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 creatingan 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.

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