• Shape the reliability and performance of critical power infrastructure supporting one of North America's leading integrated iron ore operations.
• Lead meaningful work that matters, collaborating with experienced professionals and diverse stakeholders to improve the performance, reliability and future readiness of critical electrical infrastructure.
• Build a long-term career in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, a vibrant northern community known for its strong sense of community and unparalleled access to nature and outdoor activities.

About the role

We're Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values of care, courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support Technical Services by maintaining, developing and implementing engineering standards, systems and tools that enhance the reliability, safety and performance of our operations. This role provides the opportunity to apply technical expertise to complex engineering challenges, evaluate project options and influence the long-term performance of electrical assets. The role is based in Labrador and is a residential role; fly-in/fly-out is not available. Relocation assistance is provided if applicable.

Reporting to the Superintendent Technical Services and working in a challenging and rewarding environment, you will collaborate with operational, maintenance and project teams to deliver safe, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Independently provide operational support for electrical system issues and change improvements
• Independently provide technical support for electrical upgrades driven by operations and capital projects
• Conduct independent technical reviews of project designs and deliverables for capital sustaining projects
• Provide technical leadership on electrical engineering studies, asset improvements and sustaining capital projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise ensuring engineering standards, maintainability, and operational requirements are integrated into project designs and executions
• Oversee and maintain Single Line Diagrams, ETAP Model and Relay Setting File
• Provide onboarding and training for new team members on IOC standards, systems and practices
• Provide stamped engineering packages for self designed or department-led scopes including procurement packages, P&IDs, single line diagrams, control network diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Review internal engineering packages for technical accuracy and completeness

About you

We're looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful for success item to apply. If you are excited about the opportunity and bring relevant experience, we encourage you to submit an application.

Required for Success

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in Power Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration with PEGNL, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering solutions in industrial, mining, processing, manufacturing, utilities or other large-scale operational or brownfield environments.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, electrical asset management and engineering design practices.

Helpful for Success

• Experience supporting iron ore processing facilities, railway infrastructure and/or port operations.
• Experience in high-voltage power systems design and analysis.
• Experience using ETAP for power system modelling and studies.
• Experience working in operational environments and supporting brownfield projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting electrical infrastructure across industrial plants or power distribution networks.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
• Current knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant industry standards (CSA, ANSI, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, IECE, etc.) for compliant designs
• Familiarity with drafting and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Relocation support is provided, if applicable
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

Where you'll be working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.

IOC's operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2026 and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.