Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Engineer supports the Toledo Refinery safety, reliability, and operations through hands-on troubleshooting, application of established electrical engineering practices, and delivery of practical technical solutions. This role partners closely with maintenance, operations, and senior engineers to support continuous improvement and maintain accurate engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, field-based electrical engineering support for refinery operations, delivering timely troubleshooting and practical solutions that maintain safe and reliable production
• Develop concise, constructible electrical engineering packages to address immediate operational needs and small capital improvements, including circuit modifications, equipment sizing, and design updates
• Produce electrical drawings and documentation – such as wiring diagrams, conduit and cable schedules, and panel schedules – in compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, API)
• Support the specification, purchasing, and installation of electrical equipment for small-scale power distribution systems, coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Partner closely with operations, maintenance crafts, contractors, and senior engineers to ensure electrical designs are executable, maintainable, and aligned with refinery safety and reliability expectations

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years experience working Electrical Engineering in refining or relevant industry

Qualifications

While not all qualifications are listed, the following are preferred:

• Experience with refinery operations and electrical engineering
• Knowledge of NECA, NFPA, IEEE, and API standards
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Electrical engineering principles and practices
• Project management and coordination
• Technical writing and documentation
• Supplier and contractor management
• Refinery operations and safety protocols

Benefits

Cenovus offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous paid vacation
• Annual bonus
• Retail savings plan matching
• Medical & dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual healthcare coverage
• Leave of absence programs
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Staff resource groups
• Volunteer opportunities
• Donation matching

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is full-time.

Contact Information

To learn more about Cenovus and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit our website at cenovus.com/careers. To apply, click the Apply link. If you are a current employee, please apply through our Internal Career Site.