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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Chief Electrical Engineer - Electrical / Instrumentation

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJonquière, Saguenay, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must hold a professional engineering designation (ing.) in Canada or Quebec and have relevant experience in mining and mineral-processing facilities, including design and integration of electrical equipment, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, and motor control centers.
  • At least 10 years of power-system design experience is required, covering medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, protection and control diagrams, grounding systems, and arc-flash mitigation strategies.
  • Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, and AutoCAD Electrical is essential.
  • Knowledge of medium-voltage electrical systems, substation equipment including apparatus, protection and control, and distribution is required.
  • A strong understanding of applicable standards and codes is required, including the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA standards, IEEE standards, and mining-specific safety and electrical regulations; the candidate must apply them in hazardous or high-load operating conditions.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination among electrical, mechanical, and automation teams is required.
  • The candidate must be able to produce complete detailed design packages, including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, and equipment specifications.
  • Proficiency in English, written and spoken, is required because work products serve audiences elsewhere in Canada, internationally, or in other regions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical engineering engagements according to scope, schedule, budget, and procedures to support project success.
  • Provide design, technical leadership, and project management for electrical systems on design assignments throughout the project lifecycle, including construction.
  • Manage electrical personnel assigned to projects, support their continued development, and participate in recruiting new team members.
  • Lead and actively participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and other consultants, and document those meetings.
  • Review contractor submissions and quotations as needed.
  • Prepare design summaries, diagrams, and project documents, and perform required engineering calculations.
  • Provide technical guidance and quality assurance to electrical personnel to ensure the technical adequacy of electrical engineering project work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with aluminum projects is considered an asset.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938

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