Electrical Engineer

Job Title : Electrical EngineerDepartment: Electrical Engineering Energy / Oil & Gas / Chemicals / Infrastructure 
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent 

Role Overview ONWARD TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer . The candidate will be responsible for delivering electrical engineering solutions for large-scale energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure projects across all project phasesfrom concept and FEED to detailed design, construction, and commissioning. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify medium and low voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and protective relays. 
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams (SLDs), load lists, cable schedules, grounding and lighting layouts, and power system studies. 
• Develop technical specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment and support procurement activities. 
• Perform power system analysis (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash) using software such as ETAP, SKM, Dialux or EasyPower. 
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable Canadian and international codes (CEC, CSA, IEEE, IEC, NEC). 
• Interface with mechanical, process, civil/structural, and instrumentation teams for multi-discipline coordination. 
• Support construction and commissioning with electrical field engineering input and problem resolution. 
• Participate in FATs, SATs, inspections, and client design review meetings. 
• Review vendor drawings and documentation, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. 
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental considerations are embedded in all aspects of design and implementation. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. 
• 10-20 years of experience in electrical engineering for oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or industrial projects. 
• Proficiency in Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and related standards (IEEE, CSA, API). 
• Experience with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, Dialux, SKM, EasyPower). 
• Proven experience in preparing design deliverables for FEED and EPC phases. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on substations, motor control centres, UPS systems, and renewable energy integration. 
• Experience with instrumentation interface and hazardous area classification. 
• Background in decarbonization or energy transition projects (e.g., carbon capture, hydrogen, renewables). 
• Exposure to modular or skid-based design projects.