Senior / Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Hydropower)

AtkinsRéalis•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$100,200 - CA$137,700•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is expanding its Hydropower team in Ontario to support nation-building projects and hydropower refurbishments. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to develop design packages for hydroelectric balance-of-plant systems, including medium and high voltage systems. The position supports project delivery from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning. This role is based in Toronto (West Mall) and offers a hybrid working environment with occasional travel to project sites.

Requirements

University degree in Electrical Engineering
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.
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Comfortable in a hybrid environment with occasional site travel.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD/Revit experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

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.