Electrical Engineer - Senior

Adecco is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our client's expanding Kelowna team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong capabilities in low, medium, and high-voltage electrical design, protection & control, and power system studies. You will lead complex engineering projects, guide project teams, support clients, and contribute to business development activities, all while ensuring industry-leading quality and safety standards.

• Pay Rate: $130k-$170k/year.
• Location: Kelowna, BC
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Perform low, medium, and high-voltage electrical design for switchgear, MCCs, transformers, cables, trays, e-houses, and protection/control systems
• Develop industrial control schemes, control narratives, flex-logic, and automatic power transfer systems
• Conduct and authenticate technical reports and engineering deliverables
• Complete power system studies: load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, harmonics, grounding, etc.
• Develop protective relay settings, logic, and relay setting files
• Execute electrical studies using ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, EMTP, and CDGES
• Apply knowledge of CEC C22.1 Part 1 and IEEE standards for medium/high-voltage installations
• Support medium and high-voltage substation and protection system design, including schematics and wiring
• Configure protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB) and compute complex relay logic
• Prepare proposals, estimates, and technical recommendations
• Ensure safe work practices and contribute to a strong safety culture
• Oversee project scope, resources, budget, and timelines while coordinating with drafting and engineering teams
• Maintain client communication, deliverables, and invoicing accuracy
• Participate in business development, networking, and proposal development
• Mentor junior staff and support team development and engagement initiatives

Requirements:

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; P.Eng. (EGBC) required
• 7+ years of experience in power systems, protection & control, and electrical design
• Proficient with ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, EMTP, CDGES
• Strong knowledge of CEC C22.1, IEEE standards, and industrial/utility/commercial environments
• Able to independently deliver complex electrical designs, studies, and protection schemes
• Experience with relay settings, configuration (SEL/GE/ABB), and logic development
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within BC/AB
• Flexible to work varying hours based on workload demands
• Positive, motivated, team-oriented, and committed to safety and client satisfaction

Don't miss out on this Senior Electrical Engineer position in Kelowna, BC. Apply now and our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.