Senior / Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Hydropower)

Overview

Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.

AtkinsRéalis is expanding our Hydropower team in Ontario to support a series of nation‑building projects and hydropower refurbishments that help keep Canada's'electrical grid reliable for decades to come.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will develop design packages for hydroelectric balance‑of‑plant systems including medium and high voltage systems, and support project delivery from conceptual design through construction support and commissioning as required.

This role is based out of our Toronto (West Mall) office and offers a hybrid working environment, with occasional travel to project sites as required.

Your role

• Lead and deliver conceptual and detailed design for hydroelectric Balance of Plant (BoP) electrical systems, including medium and high voltage systems.
• Develop station service AC and DC power distribution designs, including motor controls and auxiliary power systems.
• Design grounding systems, MV/LV cable systems, cable tray systems, and electrical equipment layouts.
• Prepare and/or review key electrical drawings and documentation (single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams).
• Prepare and/or review technical specifications and data requirements for major equipment (MV switchgear / generator circuit breakers, LV equipment, GSU transformers, IPB, HV AIS/GIS).
• Perform and/or coordinate power system studies using ETAP (or equivalent) and document results (short circuit, load flow, grounding, arc flash).
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support delivery activities including QA/QC, proposals/estimates, field reviews and commissioning support; mentor junior engineers/designers as required.

About you

• University degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng. (PEO) registration in Ontario (or eligibility for registration
• Relevant experience in power generation/utility electrical design, with hydropower experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience delivering BoP electrical packages for MV/HV systems, including drawings, specifications, and technical/study reports.
• Working knowledge of applicable North American codes/standards (e.g., CSA, IEEE, ANSI) and utility practices.
• Proficiency with ETAP (or equivalent) and Microsoft Office; AutoCAD/Revit experience is an asset; strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills, comfortable in a hybrid environment with occasional site travel.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/rewards-benefits-canada

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $100,200 - $137,700 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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