Senior Electrical Engineer (Winnipeg)

KGS Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our well-established Electrical department in Winnipeg, MB.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

In this position, you will undertake a leadership role within the department reporting directly to the Department Head. You will participate in design, day-to-day project work, business development, mentoring and continued development of the team. You will be working in a friendly and collaborative environment with opportunity to interface directly with clients.

KGS Group operates in the following sectors electrically and detailed relevant experience in multiple sectors is an asset:

• Industrial facility design
• Power station and water control structure design
• Substation, switchyard and distribution design
• Large commercial and institutional design
• Municipal design (includes sewage and water treatment systems and flood pumping systems).

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing modifications to, or entirely new, electrical systems related to industrial and/or utility construction
• Managing and executing multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large in the industrial and/or utility sector
• Specification and report preparation and detailed review
• Engineering drawing preparation and review
• Working collaboratively with other disciplines to execute project deliverables, as well as ensuring that quality objectives, schedules and budgets are met
• Pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing clients
• Managing and mentoring junior staff

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant bringing forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights could include:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university; a post graduate degree would be an asset
• Seven to Ten years of experience in electrical engineering with demonstrated project management skills (Tracking budgets and meeting schedules)
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer in Manitoba, as well as other Canadian provinces
• Previous consulting experience is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support is preferred
• Detailed knowledge of industrial and/or utility power distribution systems up to MV and HV levels
• Experience working with electrical utilities within Canda
• Detailed knowledge of building systems
• Detailed Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Building Code and other relevant codes and standards for construction of new facilities and facility expansions
• Experience working on multi-discipline projects
• Experience with the following items would be an asset: Automation and instrumentation systems, Protection and controls for MV and HV, including distribution systems, Electrical power system studies, Emergency Systems, Lighting & control systems, Fire alarm detection & notification systems, Structured cable systems and networking, Security systems, Electrical required for building mechanical systems
• Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.