At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of electrical systems for hydropower and dam projects across North America.
- Company: Join Kiewit, a leader in infrastructure engineering with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible work arrangements and travel opportunities to exciting project sites.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on large-scale projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 150000 $ per year.
Kiewit is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key technical leadership role in the design and delivery of complex hydropower, dam, and hydraulic structure projects across North America. As a senior member of Kiewit's Hydropower, Dams, and Hydraulic Structures (HDH) team, you will contribute to the planning and constructable design of electrical systems for major infrastructure projects, including traditional and pumped-storage hydropower facilities. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and construction partners while supporting mentorship and technical excellence.
Why Join Kiewit's Hydropower & Dams Team?
- Work on large, complex hydropower and dam projects across Canada and the U.S.
- Be part of an integrated design-construction environment with real project impact
- Collaborate with high-performing multidisciplinary teams
- Opportunity to mentor other designers
- Contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding HDH practice.
Responsibilities
- Technical & Project Leadership
- Serve as a senior electrical technical resource on hydropower and dam projects, commensurate with experience
- Lead and support electrical system design including generation, distribution, protection, and grounding
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design packages
- Support procurement packages and system studies.
- People, Collaboration & Mentorship
- Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, construction personnel, and external design partners.
- Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Interface with clients, regulators, subconsultants, and project stakeholders as a senior technical representative.
- Business & Practice Development
- Support business development efforts, including pursuits, technical proposals, and client engagement.
- Contribute to the growth and evolution of the HDH practice through strategic initiatives, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.
- Interest in improving design efficiency through new tools and workflows (including AI-enabled solutions).
- Quality & Safety
- Lead by example in promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of the design quality management system.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with ETAP or similar tools
- Proficiency in the preparation of plant-level electrical systems studies
- Proficiency in the design of protection and control systems
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Demonstrated engineering/design experience on hydropower and dam projects
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada
- Strong experience in the application of the most prominent electrical-related codes, norms, standards and guidelines, most notably ANSI/IEEE and NEC
- Willingness to travel periodically to project offices and job sites.
Preferred
- Familiarity with refurbishments on operating facilities
- Experience as a design manager, deputy design manager, project engineer, or design coordinator on multidisciplinary projects
- More than 15 years of experience in electrical engineering design
- On-site construction experience and ability to view design through a constructability lens.
- Familiarity with design-build delivery models
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Fluent in French an asset
- P.Eng designation or eligibility
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: 120-150 K CAD/year. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that is among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
Senior Electrical Engineer in Oakville employer: Kiewit
Kiewit is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives. Located in the vibrant city of Toronto, ON, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that fosters meaningful contributions to large-scale projects while ensuring environmental compliance. With a strong emphasis on safety and communication, Kiewit provides its team with the tools and support needed to excel in their careers.
