Lead Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Canada Onward Technologies Limited Full time

Title: Lead Electrical Engineer Duration: Permanent / Contract Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Experience: 12+ year of experience Location: Canada (Remote) Position Summary Onward Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and design ownership for the Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP) of an advanced, high-efficiency power generation system. The role will lead all phases of the electrical design lifecycle — from concept and system architecture through detailed design, validation, and procurement support — ensuring compliance with global standards and high system reliability. The position will serve as the technical authority for electrical systems and as the interface between the Onward global design centers and project stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and own the end-to-end electrical design of the EBOP, including system architecture, power distribution, protection, and grounding. Define and validate operating modes, grid interface logic, and system interconnections. Drive system studies including load flow, short circuit, harmonic, protection, transient stability, and arc flash analyses. Oversee creation and approval of single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and cable routing. Develop and review equipment datasheets, control & interlock diagrams, and Bill of Materials (BOM). Technical Governance & Coordination Act as the primary technical interface within Onward’s EBOP program team and mentor offshore teams. Procurement & Supplier Engagement, Support supplier qualification, technical bid evaluations. Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure designs comply with NEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, and CE standards; drive QA / QC and risk mitigation processes. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline. 12+ years of professional experience in electrical design of power systems or distributed generation. Strong background in EBoP design, power system studies, and protection engineering. Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, or equivalent analysis tools. Understanding of UL / CSA, IEEE, and utility interconnection requirements. Experience in vendor engagement, bid evaluation, and cost optimization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional design teams across global locations. Preferred Skills Experience in fuel cell, hydrogen, microgrid, or renewable energy systems. Working knowledge of thermal and transient response studies. Experience with 480V, 3-phase, and up to 20 kA DC systems. Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills. Certifications (Preferred) P.Eng. (Canada) or PE (U.S.) license in Electrical Engineering. Certification in Arc Flash Analysis (NFPA 70E / IEEE 1584) or Power System Studies. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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