Lead Electrical Engineer – Nuclear

Job Description Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future. And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change. We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations. What we are looking for We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer – Nuclear to any of our GTA and/or Waterloo offices to join the Engineering Design Organization (EDO) group. As a member of the multidiscipline design team, the successful candidate will lead complex design projects for the electrical discipline, coordinate with the larger project team, and play a crucial role in optimizing GHD’s electrical teams. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in close collaboration with clients and stakeholders, regularly visit job sites, and work in Owner’s Engineer capacity when requested, ensuring successful completion and project delivery within budget and schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality. Responsibilities Serve as electrical discipline lead on nuclear projects and lead project‑specific teams comprised of other engineers, designers, and drafters. Write proposals and develop level‑of‑effort estimates. Interpret client standards and specifications, perform design calculations, distribute work within the electrical project team, and participate in interdisciplinary coordination. Develop design documents such as preliminary design reports, technical memorandums, detail design packages including electrical drawings, specifications, bill of materials, process narratives, construction sequences, equipment procurement documents, and subcontractor requisitions. Technical design documentations will include but are not limited to: Load lists, power demand summaries (normal and emergency), backup power distribution system, temporary and permanent electrical service plans, cable routing, duct bank layouts, electrical site plans, transformer sizing, electrical equipment sizing (transformers, switchboards, switchgears, MCCs, distribution panelboards), and electrical studies such as short‑circuit, arc flash. Participate in internal and external meetings, prepare progress reports, and ensure design is completed within allocated budget and schedule. Techically review and quality‑control design drawings and documents; provide quality assurance, check design packages, and adhere to GHD QA/QC processes. Provide professional sealing of technical documents. Lead electrical project teams throughout project phases, monitoring schedule, quality of deliverables, and budgets. Support tendering and construction, including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short‑circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise, harmonics), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, evaluating change orders, and participating in construction meetings. Ensure compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations; coordinate with clients and approving authorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s Degree or equivalent preferred. Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario; P.Eng. in other provinces or PMP certification considered assets. PMP designation is an asset. Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience working on and/or leading nuclear projects. Demonstrated experience designing medium and/or large‑scale nuclear power generation systems and substations within a consulting environment. Excellent knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations (CNSC, NRC, IAEA). Experience managing client relations, scope changes, schedule and budgets on complex engineering projects. G‑class driver’s license and ability to visit site when required. Experience mentoring and supervising junior staff. Eligibility to obtain relevant Nuclear Security Clearance. Working knowledge of power system and modelling software such as ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM; Smartplant Electrical software would be an asset. Knowledge of instrumentation and controls would be considered a strong asset. Experience designing fire alarm, heat tracing and cathodic protection systems considered a strong asset. Proven experience in Owner’s Engineer role. Proven experience covering I&C scope as lead electrical engineer is an asset. Benefits and Culture We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work/life balance is critical to the success and happiness of our people. We also offer competitive salary packages based on qualifications, skills and experience. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr