JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Canada Projects business delivering some of the world's boldest and most critical projects. This opportunity is hybrid.

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Wood is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team based either Vancouver, BC or Grande Prairie, AB. 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
Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Projects business delivers some of the world's boldest and most critical projects, embracing many diverse and evolving sectors, from Oil, Gas & New Energies and Process & Chemicals, to Minerals, Metals & Life Sciences. We provide a full suite of services including project management, engineering, EPC, EPCM and project delivery, working in close collaboration with our colleagues in Consulting and Operations to ensure we are responsive to the needs of our clients through an integrated lifecycle proposition.

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 want to emphasize that 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 the 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 switchgear, 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

Desirable:

• 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 SmartPlant 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. www.woodplc.com

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.