Lead Electrical Engineer

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About the role

The Lead Electrical Engineer provides support to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for supervising a team of electrical engineers and designers. The role involves leadership, technical resolution of discipline-related issues, and defining and developing plans to meet project requirements while managing the team to achieve expected results in quality, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget.
• Develop the electrical work plan for insertion into the project-specific execution plan.
• Develop and maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution.
• Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWP) associated with all deliverables and time-based functions to ensure budgets and schedules are met, taking corrective action if necessary.
• Review and approve electrical and layout design criteria documents.
• Review and approve electrical engineering and design standards.
• Review and approve electrical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation and development of project-specific procedures.
• Define system requirements to achieve project results and monitor effectiveness.
• Assign work tasks (via approved engineering work packages) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality.
• Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings.
• Schedule, coordinate, and participate in electrical design reviews.
• Ensure coordination between the electrical team and other disciplines as the design evolves.
• Ensure quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of electrical engineering work.
• Ensure all work designed, manufactured, and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Participate in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching, isolation, and lockout procedures.

Requirements

• BSc/B.Eng in electrical engineering.
• Registration as a professional engineer with an approved engineering institution or engineering council or other regional equivalent.
• Minimum of ten years of project engineering experience.
• Experience working on large projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work.
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline.
• Good understanding of procurement, contracting, and commissioning methodologies.
• Technical exposure to the equipment technologies related to the project.
• Good understanding of Hatch systems and workflows as they relate to the electrical practice.
• Thorough understanding of Hatch HSEC policy and standards.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Hatch’s 3D data-centric design systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Hatch’s engineering management systems.
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members.
• Experience in mentoring young professionals.
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects.
• Significant previous experience in engineering planning for the discipline.
• Strong client focus.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Long-term career development.
• Opportunity to collaborate on exciting projects and develop innovative solutions.
• Work with a diverse, inclusive team that fosters innovation.