Senior Electrical Engineer in Cambridge, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and optimization of large-scale electric power generation projects across North America and international markets. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of thermal power projects, from early-stage conceptual design through detailed engineering reviews and owner’s engineering support. The position plays a key role in evaluating technical, commercial, and financial aspects of power infrastructure, helping ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, providing high-impact technical guidance on complex electrical systems. The environment is highly collaborative and technically advanced, with exposure to major utility-scale generation technologies. This is an impactful role for an engineer who enjoys combining deep technical expertise with strategic project insight.

• Provide engineering support across development, conceptual design, and owner’s engineering activities for utility-scale power generation projects.
• Perform detailed technical evaluations and design reviews of medium-voltage electrical systems for thermal power plants.
• Support project due diligence, risk assessments, economic analysis, and cost evaluation to guide project decision-making.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of electrical systems for gas turbines, combined cycle, coal-fired, and reciprocating engine power plants.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure technically sound, efficient, and commercially viable engineering solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a CEAB-accredited program in Canada or an ABET-accredited program in the United States.
• 12+ years of experience in the electric power industry, with strong expertise in medium-voltage electrical design for thermal power generation projects.
• Proven experience working on utility-scale generation projects such as simple cycle, combined cycle, coal-fired plants, or reciprocating engine systems.
• Strong background in conceptual design and development support for large-scale power infrastructure projects.
• Excellent technical communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to clearly present complex engineering concepts.
• Experience in technical due diligence, owner’s engineering, cost analysis, or contract-related engineering work is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with international design codes and standards, with exposure to multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Ability to work in a highly analytical, detail-oriented setting while managing multiple technical priorities.

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and industry standards
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness support programs
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance focus
• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus
• Exposure to large-scale, international power generation projects
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in advanced engineering environments