AtkinsRéalis

Senior / Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Hydropower)

AtkinsRéalis$100K — $137K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Electrical Engineering with P.Eng. (PEO) registration in Ontario or eligibility for registration.
  • Experience in power generation/utility electrical design; hydropower experience preferred.
  • Proven track record in delivering Balance of Plant (BoP) electrical packages for medium/high voltage systems.
  • Familiarity with North American electrical codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, ANSI).
  • Proficient in ETAP (or equivalent) and Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver the design for hydroelectric Balance of Plant (BoP) electrical systems.
  • Develop AC and DC power distribution designs along with motor controls and auxiliary power systems.
  • Design grounding, cabling, and equipment layouts for medium and low voltage systems.
  • Prepare and review critical electrical drawings (single line and three-line diagrams, schematics).
  • Draft and review technical specifications for major equipment like MV switchgear and transformers.
  • Conduct power system studies and document results using ETAP.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support project delivery activities, including mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits tailored to personal health, wellbeing, and financial needs.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development to advance skills and careers.
  • Hybrid working culture with occasional site travel.
  • Generous time-off policies to support work-life balance.
  • Employee recognition programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your role
  • Lead and deliver conceptual and detailed design for hydroelectric Balance of Plant (BoP) electrical systems, including medium and high voltage systems.
  • Develop station service AC and DC power distribution designs, including motor controls and auxiliary power systems.
  • Design grounding systems, MV/LV cable systems, cable tray systems, and electrical equipment layouts.
  • Prepare and/or review key electrical drawings and documentation (single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams).
  • Prepare and/or review technical specifications and data requirements for major equipment (MV switchgear / generator circuit breakers, LV equipment, GSU transformers, IPB, HV AIS/GIS).
  • Perform and/or coordinate power system studies using ETAP (or equivalent) and document results (short circuit, load flow, grounding, arc flash).
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support delivery activities including QA/QC, proposals/estimates, field reviews and commissioning support; mentor junior engineers/designers as required.


About you
  • University degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng. (PEO) registration in Ontario (or eligibility for registration
  • Relevant experience in power generation/utility electrical design, with hydropower experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering BoP electrical packages for MV/HV systems, including drawings, specifications, and technical/study reports.
  • Working knowledge of applicable North American codes/standards (e.g., CSA, IEEE, ANSI) and utility practices.
  • Proficiency with ETAP (or equivalent) and Microsoft Office; AutoCAD/Revit experience is an asset; strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills, comfortable in a hybrid environment with occasional site travel.


Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $100,200 - $137,700 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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