Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Systems & Generator Integration

AtkinsRéalis•Mississauga, ON

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the integration and delivery of electrical systems supporting the turbine-generator package and auxiliary power systems for a major power generation project. This role will provide technical leadership from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
P.Eng. designation required
10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
10+ years supporting large power generation, nuclear, utility, or EPC projects.
Experience with generator systems, grid integration, OEM/vendor management, and commissioning activities.
Large synchronous generators
Generator protection, excitation, and cooling systems
Generator step-up transformers and isolated phase bus systems
Medium and low-voltage power distribution
Protection & control systems
Grid interconnection and power system studies (load flow, short circuit, stability)
Experience with major nuclear or power generation projects, including OPG, Bruce Power, Darlington, Pickering, or generator OEM organizations.

Nice To Haves

PMP is an asset.
Successful integration and commissioning of turbine-generator electrical systems.
Effective management of OEMs, suppliers, and technical interfaces.
Delivery of engineering milestones aligned with project schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
Achievement of plant performance and operational readiness targets.

Responsibilities

Lead the electrical engineering strategy, design requirements, and technical standards for Conventional Island systems.
Manage integration of generator systems, excitation, protection, cooling, monitoring, grounding, and auxiliary electrical systems.
Serve as the primary technical interface with turbine and generator OEMs, suppliers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Support grid interconnection activities, including synchronization, protection coordination, load flow, short circuit, and stability studies.
Develop technical specifications, support procurement activities, and lead technical evaluations.
Coordinate across engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
Participate in design reviews, FATs, SATs, startup, commissioning, and performance testing.