Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Engineering

Burnaby, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead mid to large-size power engineering projects, performing complex calculations and ensuring technical compliance. They are responsible for mentoring junior staff, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing project deliverables to meet budget and schedule requirements.

Job details

Requisition ID: 182804 Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Join Kiewit’s premier in-house engineering group, a diverse team of engineers and technical professionals working on multiple cross-border projects in the energy and generation industries. Gain cross-border experience and develop expertise in diversified industries including renewables, carbon capture, and hydrogen projects. We value our people and support a professional, collaborative, and inclusive work culture, ensuring our team stays with us through hiring the right people, training, and support.District Overview Kiewit Power Engineers delivers expertise across various power generation markets, including fossil fuels, renewables, energy storage, carbon management, geothermal, and hydrogen. Our staff partners with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.Location This position is based out in British Columbia, Canada with opportunity for flexible work options. Travel will be required on occasion, including into the US.Responsibilities Take leadership and ownership of project initiatives as required. Perform complex calculations and apply standards and specifications correctly without supervision. Review project team engineering and design deliverables. Demonstrate critical data analysis and problem solving skills in meeting project challenges as they arise. Represent the engineering team in client, project management, and vendor meetings and communications. Review vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met. Ensure stakeholder vendor document review engagement and coordinate and resolve stakeholder comments. Assign tasks to projects staff and keep track of work loading, progress, and project schedule. Lead mid to large-size projects or proposals. Develop and leads design improvement and cost savings initiatives. Apply techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results. Utilize industry and company standards/tools to achieve effective engineering and design. Serve as resource and mentor to less experienced engineers. Lead projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards. Lead team in identifying and communicating project scope changes through project execution. Produce design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule. Recognize engineering responsibility for public health, safety, and environmental stewardship. Recognize the importance of client/customer needs. Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize personal productivity. Lead engineering and design quality checks for mid to large-sized projects to ensure accuracy and technical compliance. Demonstrate effective time management in prioritizing project team commitments and individual work requirements. Prepare engineering deliverables including one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment data sheets, calculations, specifications, technical requisitions, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical power studies (ETAP), etc. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering minimum required. 18-25 years' minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry. Acts independently to determine methods and processes for assignments. Trains and leads team of engineers as needed. Leads team for work with high complexity. Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department. Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well. Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding. Communicates effectively across all departments of organization. Works collaboratively across departments and with field to solve problems. Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work. Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives. Serves as technical resource to engineers, designers and other departments. Continuously looking for ways to improve processes for customers and makes recommendations for improvements. Other Requirements:• Regular, reliable attendance • Work productively and meet deadlines timely• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.• May work at various different locations and conditions may varyWe offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and possess 18-25 years of relevant experience in the refining and petrochemical industry. The role requires strong leadership capabilities, proficiency in industry-standard engineering tools, and the ability to work independently on complex assignments.