Introduction

Brunel is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and execution of electrical infrastructure projects. This position with be in Vancouver for 4 weeks and then 1 week working from home. Single status accommodations will be provided in Vancouver for non-local candidates.

What are you going to do

  • Lead the development and project management of substation designs, project layouts, mining plant electrical systems, transmission lines, and distribution line designs.
  • Support cross‑functional engineering groups through all phases of project development and execution.
  • Identify and evaluate new substation sites through desktop analysis and on‑site field visits with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and review scopes of work, one‑line and three‑line diagrams, electrical layouts, panel layouts, evaluations, and engineering standards drawings.
  • Act as a senior electrical project manager for multiple concurrent projects in coordination with the Operations Project Management team.
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert and primary utility interface for assigned projects, supporting interconnection and operations groups.
  • Ensure due diligence, engineering reviews, constructability reviews, and technical submittals are completed in support of substation, project engineering, development engineering, and interconnection teams.
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection of major electrical equipment suppliers and contribute to RFP evaluations for owner‑furnished equipment.
  • Develop and implement optimization and process‑improvement tools, including standard drawings, calculation sheets, tracking tools, and workflows.
  • Interface with engineering, project management, and operations teams to ensure timely and complete transfer of technical deliverables through commissioning and commercial operation.
  • Participate in site visits to support site evaluation, suitability assessments, and due diligence activities.
  • Identify and support value engineering opportunities across projects.
  • Provide senior‑level quality assurance on engineering deliverables.
  • Lead external contractors to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Provide regular reporting to leadership and cross‑functional teams, including bi‑weekly project updates.
  • Support the development and improvement of corporate engineering processes and workflows.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.
  • 10+ years of hands‑on experience in substation physical and electrical relay design; experience with plant layouts is an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams of five or more people.
  • Working knowledge of ETAP, SKM, and AutoCAD.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Microsoft Project experience is an asset.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to operate independently and take ownership of project activities and outcomes.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Comfortable working collaboratively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

What we offer

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.

Closing: July 03, 2026

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