Job description
Lead Electrical Engineer | Lead Complex Industrial Projects Across Energy, Mining, Power & Infrastructure
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC/EPCM) | Industrial Engineering in Calgary, Alberta.
Join a growing engineering team as a Lead Electrical Engineer supporting major industrial projects across energy, mining, chemicals, power generation, and infrastructure sectors. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and oversee electrical engineering activities from concept and detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
Total rewards:
$140000.00 - $260000.00 annually
Earn a competitive salary of $140,000 to $206,000+ based on experience
Lead electrical engineering scopes on large-scale industrial projects
Join a growing and technically respected engineering organization
Influence projects from concept through commissioning and start-up
Mentor junior and intermediate engineers while developing technical capability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project and engineering teams
Support diverse projects across energy, mining, power, chemicals, and infrastructure sectors
Access long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities
A typical day:
Lead electrical engineering activities for assigned projects and major project scopes
Develop, review, and approve electrical engineering deliverables and technical documentation
Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and automation disciplines
Support procurement through material requisitions, bid evaluations, and vendor reviews
Provide technical leadership during construction, commissioning, and start-up activities
Participate in project planning, progress tracking, quality assurance, and scope management
Identify technical risks and develop practical engineering solutions
Mentor engineers and designers while supporting technical excellence across project teams
Successful candidates will have:
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Possess a P.Eng. designation or eligibility for professional registration
Bring significant experience delivering industrial electrical engineering projects
Demonstrate expertise with power distribution, motor control, protection systems, and VFDs
Apply strong knowledge of grounding, lighting, hazardous area design, and electrical codes
Perform technical reviews of drawings, specifications, calculations, and engineering packages
Contribute to multidisciplinary project execution within EPC, EPCM, or industrial environments
Exhibit excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
This posting is for an active opening.