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Senior Lead Electrical Engineer
Vancouver, BC, Canada(Hybrid)
Job Description
Wood is seeking an Senior Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Minerals and Metals (M&M) Canada team in Vancouver, BC.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Discipline for Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC), this role has overall responsibility for providing Electrical Engineering support on our major projects
Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada and the US. Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD $160,000 - $200,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.
Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for the electrical components of multi-disciplinary industrial projects.
- Work and communicate effectively within a team of Electrical engineers and designers, as well as interface with other engineering disciplines, project management team, and vendors.
- Interface significantly with clients from the conceptual phases of a project to detailed design.
- Along with other senior lead electrical engineers, lead the electrical engineering team for years to come through guidance and mentoring
- Prepare detailed proposal input and review electrical proposal inputs for quality and completeness
- Prepare estimates for complex heavy industrial electrical engineering projects
- Review, check and approve work output of discipline assigned personnel, as required.
- Serve as the lead electrical engineer on projects, primarily on Canadian and US projects
- Perform engineering design and related duties including power system studies, equipment specifications and selection, management of vendor / equipment suppliers, power distribution layouts, grounding, LV and MV motor sizing and selection, cable distribution design, schematic, single line, termination schedule and wiring design.
- Prepare technical evaluations of suppliers’ proposals
- Coordinate and interface with equipment vendors and review vendor documentation.
- Prepare construction contracts and scope of work.
- Prepare work plans and reports in a concise technical manner according to the applicable project specifics.
- Assist with construction supervision as well as the commissioning of industrial electrical systems.
- Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process.
- Maintain and plan cost control for all scopes of work.
- Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures.
- Prepare estimates and schedules as well as assisting in their review.
- Attend site visits to collect data as required for projects
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
- 20+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering
- At least 10 years of experience leading the electrical discipline on large minerals and metals projects
- Must have experience on at least 5 multi-million dollar mining projects
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) from a recognized University. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized North American university
- Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of British Columbia or have the ability to register as one within approximately 3 months of hire. (PE in the US is an asset)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of North American electrical codes and standards.
- Strong leadership qualities along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with AutoCAD and 3D design/drafting techniques is considered an asset
- Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
Desirable
- Experience with ETAP or similar software design tools is considered an asset.
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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Job Info
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Job Identification27083
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Job CategoryEngineering
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Posting Date02/18/2026, 12:25 PM
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Job ScheduleFull time
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LocationsVancouver, BC, Canada(Hybrid)
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Market SectorMining
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Recruiting TypeProfessional & Technical
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