Senior Electrical Engineer

Job summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical support for the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems at a mining site. They are responsible for reviewing technical documentation, monitoring installation compliance, and resolving field-based engineering issues.

Job details

About the Role JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team on a FIFO rotation supporting a major mining project. This position plays a key role in the successful delivery of electrical engineering activities throughout construction, commissioning, and project execution. Working as part of an integrated project team, the Electrical Engineer will provide technical support for the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems while working closely with construction personnel, operations teams, vendors, and contractors. The successful candidate will help resolve technical issues in the field, verify work meets design intent, and contribute to the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of project objectives. This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys working in a site environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and applying practical engineering solutions to support complex mining and industrial projects. Location: Wells, BC All employees are expected to promote and adhere to: The JDS Way – Accept No Mediocrity Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically Be True to Our Word Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability Maintain Open and Honest Communication Ensure No Harm to People, the Environment, Assets, or Reputation Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day electrical engineering support to site construction and project teams. Review electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support field execution. Monitor electrical installation activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, applicable standards, and project quality expectations. Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment including substations, switchgear, transformers, motors, MCCs, cable systems, and associated infrastructure. Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and support efficient project delivery. Conduct site inspections to verify completed work and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action. Assist with field design changes, redline markups, and preparation of as-built documentation. Participate in commissioning activities, equipment inspections, functional testing, and system handovers. Investigate electrical issues encountered during construction and commissioning and recommend practical engineering solutions. Contribute to work planning, construction sequencing, and coordination with other engineering disciplines. Participate in safety meetings, risk assessments, and incident investigations as required. Maintain accurate engineering records, inspection reports, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, constructability, and project performance.

What you’ll do

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical support for the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems at a mining site. They are responsible for reviewing technical documentation, monitoring installation compliance, and resolving field-based engineering issues.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced engineer capable of working in a site environment and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be able to verify work against design intent and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Site Inspections · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electrical engineering
• Construction support
• Commissioning
• Substations
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Motors
• MCCs
• Cable systems
• Technical documentation
• Site inspections
• Project delivery
• Risk assessment
• Field design
• Quality control
• Safety compliance
• Equipment Inspection
• Site Inspection
• Technical Issues
• Accountability
• Project Implementation
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Project Performance
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Technical Support
• Electrical Engineering
• Construction
• Communication
• Constructability
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Electrical Equipment
• Electrical Systems
• Functional Testing
• Leadership
• Monitor Control Command Set
• Operations
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Risk Analysis
• Transformers (Electrical)
• Subcontracting
• Technical Documentation
• Coordinating
• Investigation
• Teamwork
• Honesty

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer (General)
• Electrical Engineers

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