13 Nov 2026

Electrical Project Engineer

Calgary, AB

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Electrical Project Engineer in the Energy Sector in Calgary, Alberta.
The Project Engineer will be the technical lead on High Density and Secondary Network projects in downtown Calgary, carrying work from conceptual design through construction support and closeout. The successful candidate will start with seven projects, a mix of indoor customer vaults, vault rebuilds, manhole structural repairs (roof and wall replacements), and customer street grid connections. The portfolio may grow to approximately 20 projects over the term, many with multi-year timelines.
What's in it for you:

$80.00 - $95.00 hourly
Potential 2 year contract+
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work from home on Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities:

Developing and managing technical deliverables, including design scopes of work, engineering work packages, field instructions, studies, and calculations.
Directing and overseeing external design consultants and reviewing third-party designs.
Making design decisions that balance safety, operability, constructability, cost, and schedule.
Leading Management of Change, technical deviations, and safety-risk assessments.
Coordinating with project managers, designers, construction crews, and customers.
Supporting construction, closeout, and providing weekly progress updates.

Requirements:

P.Eng. registered with APEGA and able to authenticate engineering work.
5+ years of experience in electrical project engineering or design, ideally underground or utility work.
Experience with underground distribution, secondary networks, customer vaults, duct banks, manholes, and cable installation practices.
Electric utility or utility consulting background
Experience overseeing consultants and reviewing third-party designs.
Familiarity with Management of Change concepts, design risk assessment, and engineering assurance processes.
Experience designing in dense urban environments with constrained sites and staged construction.
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, Alberta regulatory requirements, and utility standards.

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

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