Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Department: Electrical Engineering

Work Location: hybrid

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can continue to solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in Transmission Distribution & Battery Storage (TDS), high voltage transformer stations, protection and control including intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). This role will involve working on cutting-edge projects that incorporate the latest industry standards and technologies, including battery energy storage and T&D planning.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of Transmission and Distribution systems including grid battery storage, focusing on substations and protection and control strategies.
• Oversee the integration of intelligent electronic devices and ensure compliance with the latest industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and manage battery energy storage solutions to enhance grid reliability and performance.
• Provide expert consultation on T&D planning to optimize current and future power infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and project specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 20-25 years of experience in electrical engineering but prefer 15+ years of experience with a focus on Transmission &Distribution systems. Battery Energy Storage is a plus.
• Proven experience with substations, protection and control systems, BESS, and IEDs. Ontario Experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with the latest industry standards and practices, including energy storage technologies, as well as Canadian provinces regulations.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead complex engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in client-facing roles.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng) license in Onatrio is preferred; other Provinces is a plus. PMP designation is also welcomed.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.