Electrical Project Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Project Engineer will lead the planning, design, and execution of capital projects within a heavy industrial manufacturing process environment. This role combines hands-on electrical engineering design, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver new installations, upgrades, and modifications to existing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and components for new installations, upgrades, and modifications to existing equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
• Develop detailed project plans, including budgets, scopes, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for capital projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to determine project viability and recommend optimal technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and expertise in electrical engineering to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and maintainability of equipment.
• Perform calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate design concepts and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Select appropriate materials, equipment, and technologies to support effective project implementation and long-term reliability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, mechanical engineers, construction personnel, and other stakeholders, to achieve project goals.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and identify potential issues, implementing corrective actions as needed to keep projects on track.
• Evaluate and select vendors and contractors for project execution based on technical, commercial, and safety criteria.
• Prepare technical specifications, requests for proposals (RFPs), and bid evaluations to support vendor and contractor selection.
• Oversee contractor work on-site to verify compliance with project requirements, engineering designs, and safety standards.
• Ensure all projects adhere to quality control standards and applicable safety regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to verify compliance with engineering designs, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and promote best practices in electrical engineering and project management to enhance overall efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design drawings, technical reports, specifications, and progress updates for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the mining, metallurgical, refining, and/or chemical industries.
• Proven experience managing capital projects from conception through design, construction, commissioning, and completion.
• Strong knowledge of high to low voltage electrical systems, equipment, and materials used in heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and materials used in heavy industrial applications.
• Proficiency with engineering software and tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ANSYS.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience developing budgets and monitoring costs for large-scale projects with values greater than $1 million.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Adequate communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external contractors.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in contributing to the growth and development of a company that is planning to build a new state-of-the-art facility.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the mining, metallurgical, refining, and/or chemical industries.
• Proven experience managing capital projects from conception through design, construction, commissioning, and completion.
• Strong knowledge of high to low voltage electrical systems, equipment, and materials used in heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and materials used in heavy industrial applications.
• Proficiency with engineering software and tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ANSYS.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience developing budgets and monitoring costs for large-scale projects with values greater than $1 million.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Adequate communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external contractors.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in contributing to the growth and development of a company that is planning to build a new state-of-the-art facility.