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Lead Electrical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis. Lead design, development, review, and delivery of electrical system engineering for SMR nuclear projects through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and turnover .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical system engineering for nuclear projects, including design, construction, and commissioning, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects within highly regulated environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Electrical Power Systems EngineeringNuclear Regulatory ComplianceProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipVendor Management
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Hard Skills
Electrical System StudiesEngineering Deliverables ReviewAC/DC Systems DesignPower Distribution SystemsEmergency Power SystemsElectrical Equipment Design PrinciplesConstruction SupportCommissioning ProceduresRisk ManagementChange Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementTechnical Presentation
Tools & Technologies
ETAPDialuxBIMNavisworksSmartPlantAutodesk Products
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) Registration
Industry Keywords
NuclearUtilityPower GenerationTransmission and DistributionIndustrial StandardsCSAIEEEANSIIECCanadian Electrical Code
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead design, development, review, and delivery of electrical system engineering for SMR nuclear projects through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and turnover
- Act as technical and discipline lead for major high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, AC/DC systems, emergency power, instrumentation, cabling, grounding, lighting, communications, and related infrastructure
- Lead electrical integration between plant systems, structures, equipment vendors, site utilities, and interfacing engineering disciplines
- Prepare, review, approve, and technically supervise engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, technical reports, bills of quantities, change packages, procurement specifications, commissioning procedures, and 2D/3D models
- Lead technical reviews and ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, regulatory, and licensing requirements
- Support equipment specification, vendor evaluation, bid reviews, technical evaluations, and procurement
- Coordinate with project partners and electrical equipment manufacturers on design integration and issue resolution
- Lead and support field engineering, design walkdowns, constructability reviews, installation support, field changes, troubleshooting, and commissioning
- Provide technical leadership during design, construction, testing, energization, startup, and plant commissioning
- Support progress reporting, scope development, planning, cost estimating, risk management, scheduling, and project execution strategies
- Ensure compliance with Canadian and international nuclear, electrical, industrial, and regulatory requirements
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, designers, and technical staff
- Participate in proposals, business growth, lessons learned, and engineering innovation initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligible for registration in Ontario
- Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical power systems engineering
- Significant experience in nuclear, utility, power generation, transmission and distribution, industrial, or other highly regulated industries
- Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, drawings, reports, requisitions, and design change documentation
- Experience performing or reviewing electrical system studies using ETAP, Dialux, or equivalent analysis software
- Experience supporting procurement, vendor management, equipment qualification, FAT, SAT, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities
- Experience with design reviews, 3D model reviews, digital engineering tools, BIM, Navisworks, SmartPlant, Autodesk products, or similar platforms is an asset
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex multidisciplinary projects
- Experience with project management, scope development, risk management, change management, and engineering delivery within EPC/EPCM environments is an asset
- Practical field experience supporting construction, installation, startup, testing, commissioning, operations, or maintenance activities is highly desirable
- Working knowledge of CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, OESC, NEC, and Canadian Electrical Code standards
- Familiarity with Canadian nuclear regulatory requirements and nuclear quality assurance programs
- Ability to coordinate with clients, utilities, regulators, reactor vendors, constructors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong understanding of electrical equipment and plant design principles
- Strong technical expertise in MV and LV electrical power distribution systems, AC/DC systems, emergency power systems, and nuclear electrical infrastructure
- Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and technical presentation skills
- Existing nuclear security clearance, OPG clearance, or ability to obtain required security clearances is required
- Willingness to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Employee recognition
- Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Generous time-off policies
- Appropriate accommodation throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)