Lead Electrical Engineer
Lead Electrical Engineer
An international Engineering firm, in the
Electrical Engineering space, delivering design and project
delivery services to the Mining, Utilities, Materials Handling and
Industrial sectors with extensive and proven capabilities around the world., is
currently looking for Lead and Senior Electrical Engineers to work with their
Commissioning crews on a range of minerals and metals projects in Canada.
Position summary
Join a dynamic team as a Lead Electrical Engineer and
take charge of delivering cutting-edge electrical design solutions for mineral
processing plants across the global mining and resources sector.
In this pivotal role, you will leverage your
extensive mineral processing plant electrical design experience to lead
multidisciplinary teams through complex projects involving gold, copper, zinc,
nickel, aluminium, lithium, iron ore, coal, and rare earths processing
facilities. Your proven engineering management and leadership in mining
projects will be essential as you coordinate project delivery, mentor technical
staff, and drive quality assurance and control across all design phases.
Your technical leadership capability and stakeholder
relationship management skills will ensure seamless collaboration with clients,
contractors, and internal teams, while your project coordination expertise
keeps deliverables on track and within scope.
About the role
- Lead the electrical engineering
design and delivery for mineral processing plants across gold, copper,
zinc, nickel, aluminium, lithium, iron ore, coal and rare earth projects.
- Manage and mentor a team of
electrical engineers, providing technical leadership and guidance
throughout project lifecycles.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary
teams to ensure integrated design solutions for mining and mineral
processing facilities.
- Oversee the development of
electrical systems including power distribution, motor control centres,
switchgear and instrumentation.
- Review and approve electrical design
documentation, calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure
compliance with standards.
- Liaise with clients, contractors and
stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver engineering
solutions on time and within budget.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews
and technical audits to maintain high engineering standards across all
deliverables.
- Support business development
activities by contributing technical expertise to proposals and client
presentations.
- Drive continuous improvement
initiatives and mentor junior engineers to build technical capability
within the team.
About you
- Bachelor of Engineering in
Electrical discipline or equivalent qualification recognised in Canada.
- Extensive experience in electrical
design for mineral processing plants, particularly gold, copper, zinc,
nickel, aluminium, lithium, iron ore, coal, and rare earths projects.
- Proven track record in leading
electrical engineering teams and managing complex mining projects from
design through to construction.
- Strong technical expertise in power
systems, electrical controls, and high voltage/low voltage electrical
plant design for mining and resources sector.
- Experience in the Canadian mining
market or willingness to quickly adapt to Canadian engineering standards
and practices.
- Exceptional project coordination
skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders, budgets, and
timelines effectively.
- Strong quality assurance mindset
with commitment to delivering engineering solutions that meet industry
standards and client expectations.
- Excellent communication and
stakeholder relationship management skills, capable of liaising with
clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Technical leadership capability with
mentoring experience to develop junior engineers and foster collaborative
team environments.
- Experience in construction
management and site supervision for mining plant installations is highly
valued.
- Familiarity with heavy industrial
plants, cement, chemicals, pulp and paper, or steel industries is
considered an asset.
- Speaking French is highly regarded