Senior Electrical Engineer

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Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Bio Products Canada business focusing on industrial projects in pulp & paper, biofuels, carbon capture, and utilities. This opportunity is hybrid, based in either Vancouver, BC or Grande Prairie, AB.

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This role will support electrical engineering design and execution across a variety of greenfield and brownfield projects. The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as Professional of Record on projects, prepare power system studies, and provide technical leadership for equipment specification, construction packages, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Our Clients and Projects
Wood's Bio Products Canada business delivers sustainable engineering and consulting solutions across pulp & paper, bioenergy, carbon capture, and utility sectors. We support decarbonization and renewable energy efforts through innovative and efficient project delivery.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across bioenergy and decarbonization sectors

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.

We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

Provide electrical engineering support for bio-based industrial projects

Lead discipline scope on small projects and electrical packages on large projects

Act as the electrical Professional of Record on assigned projects

Coordinate design with other engineering disciplines

Develop design deliverables including single lines, layouts, schematics, grounding, cable routing, and equipment specifications

Prepare and conduct power system studies including arc flash, load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination

Specify and evaluate major electrical equipment including switch gear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and motors

Create construction packages, IFC drawings, material lists and estimates

Identify scope and schedule changes and assist with change management

Conduct checking and independent review of discipline work

Provide mentorship to junior team members

Support construction and commissioning activities as needed

Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university

Professional Engineer registration or ability to register with EGBC and/or APEGA

Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial or process plant environments

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to self-manage and work in team settings

Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10 days per year

Registration eligibility with OIQ (Quebec)

Knowledge and experience on Instrumentation and Control will be preferred

Experience with ETAP or other design software tools

Familiarity with electrical engineering database tools such as Smart Plant Electrical or Aveva Electrical

About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

Job Identification 24556

Job Category Engineering

Job Schedule Full time

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