Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Overview Are you passionate about solving complex problems and driving projects to success? The Engineer supports the design, coordination, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems for the Purple Line light rail project. This role ensures all electrical work meets project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining schedule and budget targets. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to ensure best practices are followed, enhancing project delivery and efficiency. Apply now and transform your career with us. What you will be doing Review and interpret electrical design drawings, specifications, and contract documents. Coordinate between civil and electrical work. Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and field staff to resolve technical issue. Support installation and inspection of electrical systems, including traction power, signaling interfaces, lighting, communications, and auxiliary power system Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with design, quality standards, and safety requirement. Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders related to electrical scope. Assist with procurement of electrical materials and equipment. Track progress and provide updates on electrical work to project management. Support testing, commissioning, and system integration activities. Ensure compliance with applicable codes (NEC, local/state requirements) and project standards Participate in project meetings and coordinate across disciplines (civil, track, systems) What we are looking for Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 6+ years of experience in construction, transportation, or infrastructure projects Experience with rail/transit systems (traction power, signaling, or communications) preferred Familiarity with NEC and relevant electrical codes and standards Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Strong coordination and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management or document control systems is a plus Preferred Qualifications EIT certification; PE license is a plus Experience working on design-build or large-scale infrastructure projects Knowledge of testing and commissioning processes Why work for us Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are: Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer. Salary Min USD $150,000.00/Yr. Salary Max USD $160,000.00/Yr.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 6+ years of experience in construction, transportation, or infrastructure projects
- Experience with rail/transit systems (traction power, signaling, or communications) preferred
- Familiarity with NEC and relevant electrical codes and standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management or document control systems is a plus
Nice To Haves
- EIT certification; PE license is a plus
- Experience working on design-build or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of testing and commissioning processes
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret electrical design drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Coordinate between civil and electrical work.
- Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and field staff to resolve technical issue.
- Support installation and inspection of electrical systems, including traction power, signaling interfaces, lighting, communications, and auxiliary power system
- Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with design, quality standards, and safety requirement.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders related to electrical scope.
- Assist with procurement of electrical materials and equipment.
- Track progress and provide updates on electrical work to project management.
- Support testing, commissioning, and system integration activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes (NEC, local/state requirements) and project standards
- Participate in project meetings and coordinate across disciplines (civil, track, systems)
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
