Oversight Electrical Engineer Sr IV

Job Overview

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Oversight Electrical Engineer IV in the Oil and Gas Sector. The role is location-based in Calgary, Alberta (or Edmonton, AB) and operates under a hybrid schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in the office;
Wednesday and Friday at home.

The engineer will oversee engineering and design aspects of utility‑scale solar and wind projects in the USA and Canada, reviewing and managing EPC contractor’s engineering packages (IFR and IFC) and ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards and interconnection regulations. Responsibilities include evaluating high‑voltage (HV) substation and PV/Wind plant designs, overseeing interconnection studies, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Compensation is $90.00 hourly for a 1‑year contract position. Travel requirements are 10% and may include overnight business trips to the field or vendor shop; the position requires a valid driver’s license and eligibility to travel to the United States.

• Lead the review of EPC contractor’s engineering and design packages (IFR and IFC) for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable codes (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, etc.)
• Provide technical feedback and coordinate design refinements with EPCs and stakeholders
• Assess HV substation and PV plant electrical designs, including substation general arrangements, one‑line diagrams, grounding, protection schemes and relay coordination studies
• Ensure proper integration of MV and HV equipment, including main power transformers (MPTs), inverters, switch gear and circuit breakers
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, including IEEE, UL, CAS, NFPA, NESC and NEC
• Evaluate design risks and recommend cost‑effective engineering solutions
• Collaborate with EPC teams to ensure comprehensive documentation is submitted to regulatory bodies (e.g., ERCOT, FERC, NERC)
• Work closely with regulatory teams to ensure all electrical interconnection implementations meet local, state and federal regulations
• Provide technical support during all project phases, including development, detailed design, construction, commissioning and close‑out
• Provide technical guidance during construction, addressing engineering‑related RFIs and field modifications
• Support the commissioning and testing of HV substations and PV/wind plant electrical systems, and protection systems
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) for major electrical equipment as required
• Recommend improvements to internal specifications and processes
• Participate in coordination with utility providers and other stakeholders

• 10–15 years of electrical engineering system design and commissioning experience, including at least 5 years in oil & gas and a minimum of 3 years in renewable energy projects (solar, wind, HV substations, BESS and grid interconnection)
• In‑depth knowledge of HV substations (34.5kV – 345kV), PV or wind plant electrical systems, power system analysis and protection & control schemes
• Strong understanding of grid interconnection processes and utility‑scale renewable energy integration
• Experience with SCADA, RTUs and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC
  61850)
• Experience with cable heating, AC/DC cable losses, transient recovery voltage (TRV), insulation coordination, grounding, load flow, short circuit and transformer energization studies
• Experience with power system analysis and modeling software tools (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, SKM)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer designation with APEGA or equivalent, or eligibility to register
• Strong facilitation, collaboration and negotiation skills to influence and drive results without formal authority
• Effective interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to the United States