Lead Electrical Engineer , Mining

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Department: Electrical

Work Location: hybrid

• Lead and deliver electrical engineering services for mining and metals projects, ensuring compliance with Worley, client, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Develop and oversee electrical engineering deliverables including HV, MV, and LV systems, substations, MCCs, protection systems, single line diagrams, schematics, cable routing, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Provide technical leadership throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide practical engineering solutions that support project objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Assign work, provide technical guidance, review deliverables, and support the development of less experienced engineers.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering value.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Identify risks, manage scope changes, and proactively resolve issues before they impact project execution.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry developments, and best practices in electrical engineering and mining operations.
• Support proposal development, technical studies, and project planning activities when required.

• Experience delivering electrical engineering solutions within mining, minerals and metals, or related industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems, substations, protection and control systems, telemetry, teleprotection, SCADA, and power system studies.
• Experience with surface and underground mining projects, including shaft sinking and subsurface utilities.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations, specifications, procurement packages, contract documentation, and Canadian electrical codes and standards.
• Experience using ETAP, SKM, Microsoft Office, and other relevant engineering design software.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and develop practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• A client-focused mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• A genuine interest in leading technical work, mentoring others, and contributing to successful project outcomes.
• Motivation to continuously learn, embrace new technologies, and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement.
• A track record of successfully delivering engineering scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project interfaces, and contributing to positive project and client outcomes.
• Demonstrated achievements in improving project performance, mitigating risk, solving complex technical challenges, or driving operational improvements.
• Typically, 10+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience within mining, minerals and metals, or related industrial sectors.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Science, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with a Canadian engineering regulatory body is preferred.
• Relevant certifications, advanced training, or specialized experience in power systems, protection and control, substations, mining infrastructure, or related disciplines would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and application of industry best practices.
• Relevant certifications, advanced training, or specialized experience in power systems, protection and control, substations, mining infrastructure, or related disciplines would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and application of industry best practices.