Substation Electrical Engineering Manager

AtkinsRéalis•Edmonton, AB

18h•CA$125,000 - CA$171,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We are seeking an experienced Substation Electrical Engineering Manager to join our highly skilled and rapidly growing team to oversee the delivery of complex substation projects within our portfolio in Western Canada. In this leadership role, you will manage a diverse team of Electrical Engineers and Designers and drive technical excellence and successful execution of substation related engineering activities from project conception to completion.

Requirements

A four-year undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University is required.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia or Alberta is required.
Minimum 12 years of North American experience in Medium and High Voltage Substation design and engineering for greenfield and brownfield projects.
Excellent working knowledge of substation design and engineering standards (including CSA, IEEE, IEC, and standards from major North American utilities), engineering processes for project execution, Project Management principles, tendering and contract management.
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication, technical problem-solving, critical thinking and decision making, and strategic planning and budgeting.

Nice To Haves

Graduate (Masters) degree in Electrical Engineering is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management of a team of Electrical Engineers and Designers, including work assignments and coordination, team mentoring and training, and resource development and management.
Provide technical leadership and supervision to the team on electrical substation design and engineering.
Plan, organize, schedule and direct engineering activities for substation projects to ensure safe, efficient engineered solutions that comply with regulatory code requirements, utility standards, safety and quality standards, and industry best practices.
Develop and maintain strong client relationship and lead technical coordination and collaboration with key client representatives.
Work closely with other multi-disciplinary teams and other Business Units to align planning and delivery of High Voltage (HV) substation projects.
Monitor project progress and ensure engineering deliverables are prepared, reviewed and completed within budget, schedule, scope and quality standards.
Understand market trends and clients’ needs, identify new business opportunities and support business development activities.
Provide technical input and prepare estimated engineering labor hours for proposals.