Senior Oversight Electrical Engineer, Calgary

Job Title:

Senior Oversight Electrical Engineer

Location:

Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Length:

1 Year (with potential extension)

Rotation:

3 days in office (Mon/Tues/Thurs) and 2 days remote (Wed/Friday)

Role Summary Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oversight Electrical Engineer to oversee engineering and design aspects of utility‑scale solar and wind projects across the USA and Canada. This role is responsible for reviewing and managing EPC contractor engineering deliverables (IFR and IFC), ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and interconnection regulations.

The position also involves evaluating high‑voltage substation and renewable plant designs, supporting interconnection processes, and providing technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the review of EPC contractor engineering and design packages (IFR and IFC) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, etc.)

Provide technical feedback and coordinate design improvements with EPC contractors and stakeholders

Assess HV substation and PV/wind plant electrical designs, including Substation general arrangements, One‑line diagrams, Grounding systems, Protection schemes and relay coordination studies

Ensure integration of MV and HV equipment, including main power transformers (MPTs), inverters, switchgear, and circuit breakers

Verify adherence to industry standards including IEEE, UL, CSA, NFPA, NESC, and NEC

Identify design risks and recommend cost‑effective engineering solutions

Support regulatory and interconnection compliance efforts (ERCOT, FERC, NERC) in collaboration with internal teams

Ensure readiness of engineering documentation for submission to regulatory authorities

Prepare and review detailed engineering and construction drawings to support efficient project execution

Ensure compliance with internal procedures, technical standards, and environmental, health, and safety requirements

Participate in design reviews to align scope, performance expectations, and consistency

Lead specification and procurement support activities by reviewing vendor quotations, performing technical bid evaluations, and recommending solutions

Collaborate with Supply Chain on material procurement through internal systems

Provide technical support across all project phases: development, design, construction, commissioning, and close‑out

Address engineering‑related RFIs and field modifications during construction

Support commissioning and testing of HV substations and renewable plant systems, including protection systems

Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) as required

Recommend improvements to internal standards and engineering processes

Coordinate with utility providers and stakeholders

Support project development activities including scope definition, scheduling, cost estimating, execution planning, and risk identification

Role Scope

Accountable for technical performance and delivery within the assigned scope, with significant financial and operational impact

Oversees development and implementation of technical solutions and ensures alignment across internal and external stakeholders

Provides informal leadership, guidance, and mentorship to peers and project teams

Qualifications Required

10–15 years of experience in electrical engineering design and commissioning

Minimum 5 years in oil&gas and at least 3 years in renewable energy projects (solar, wind, HV substations, BESS, grid interconnection)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA (or equivalent), or eligibility to register

Strong knowledge of: HV substations (34.5kV– 345kV), Renewable plant electrical systems, Power system analysis, Protection and control schemes

Solid understanding of grid interconnection processes and renewable integration

Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to influence decisions without formal authority

Valid driver’s license (subject to verification)

Preferred

Experience with SCADA systems, RTUs, and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850)

Knowledge of advanced electrical studies, including:

Cable heating and losses (AC/DC)

TRV and insulation coordination

Grounding, load flow, and short circuit analysis

Experience using power system analysis tools such as PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, or SKM

Working Conditions

Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Approximately 10% travel, including field visits and vendor shop inspections

Overnight travel may be required

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in field environments

Must be eligible to travel to the United States

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