Lead Electrical Engineer

About the CompanyMid-sized EPC firm specializing in decarbonization and energy transition projects. Current and upcoming portfolio is 100% focused on CO₂ capture, gas processing, helium recovery, and low-carbon power generation facilities across North America.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Discipline Lead to act as the single point of accountability for all electrical engineering. This is a true discipline-head position. You will own standards, quality, man-hour budgets, resource allocation, and final sign-off on every electrical deliverable that leaves the electrical group.ResponsibilitiesFull technical and budgetary authority over the entire electrical engineering departmentEstablish and maintain company electrical standards, specifications, and tools.Lead or personally perform power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, transient motor starting, harmonics)Oversee substation design, MV/LV switchgear specification, large VFD packages, emergency/standby generation, and grounding grids, heat-trace systemsResource planning, hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews for all electrical staffClient-facing technical authority on all electrical mattersFinal review and professional seal on all electrical deliverablesQualificationsProfessional Engineer: Must currently hold (or immediately qualify for) (P.E.) registration in at least one U.S. State.Willing to gain P.Eng registration in one Canadian province.Candidates already holding both P.Eng. (APEGA or equivalent) and U.S. P.E. will be given strong priorityMinimum 10 years of direct electrical design and engineering experience on mid-to-large oil & gas, gas processing, CO₂ capture, helium, or power generation projectsVerifiable project experience on at least three of the five project types listed above (CO₂ capture, 10–100 MW power gen, 100 MMscfd gas plants, 200 MMscfd compression, helium purification/liquefaction)Expert-level knowledge of CSA C22.1/CEC, NFPA 70/NEC, IEEE, API, and IEC standards in hazardous locationsProven track record acting as discipline lead or department head in an EPC environmentRequired SkillsExperience with carbon capture amine or membrane plantsFamiliarity with helium process electrical loads (cryogenic compressors, expanders, cold boxes)Knowledge in U.S. regulatory environments and willingness to learn CanadianPreferred SkillsTrue discipline ownership with direct reporting to senior leadershipOpportunity to build and lead the electrical group during rapid growth phaseHighly competitive compensationPay range and compensation packageIf you are a registered P.E. with proven discipline-lead experience on the exact types of energy-transition and gas projects we execute, we want to hear from you immediately.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance