Oversight Electrical Engineer Sr IV

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Oversight Electrical Engineer Sr IV in the Oil and Gas Sector in Edmonton, Alberta. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oversight Electrical Engineer to oversee engineering and design aspects of utility-scale solar and wind projects in the USA and Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and managing EPC contractor’s engineering packages (IFR and IFC) and ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and interconnection regulations.

Additionally, this role involves evaluating high-voltage (HV) substation and PV/Wind plant designs, overseeing interconnection studies, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
Total rewards:$85.00 - $100.00 hourly
12 Months of contract position

Work Model:
Hybrid - Mon, Tues, Thurs (office) / Weds, Fri (home)
A typical day:
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), demonstrating compliance with operational and interconnection standards
Work closely with regulatory teams to ensure all electrical interconnection implementations meet local, state, and federal regulations, Accountable to the preparation of and detailed engineering construction drawings within assigned area ensuring efficient and functional designs
Ensure adequate information is provided to enable cost effective construction of Solar/Wind facilities;
Accountable to ensure design compliance with project procedures, design standards (including providing recommendations for improvements), regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements
Participates in design review meetings to ensure consistency in the scope, design and expected performance
Follows applicable design review procedures, Lead the specification and requisition of materials by reviewing vendor materials quotations, performing technical bid evaluations and providing recommendations based on technical merit
Collaborate with Supply Chain to procure material via internal tools
Provide technical support during all project phases, including project development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, 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 and witness the factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) for major electrical equipment as required
Responsible for the successful operations of the assigned area with significant corporate financial impact
Oversees the development and/or implementation of technical solutions, ensuring efficient coordination of technical resources and with other internal and external stakeholders
Responsible for the successful operations of the assigned area with significant corporate financial impact
Oversees the development and/or implementation of technical…