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CANUSA EPC · 5 days ago

Lead Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$155K/yr - $205K/yr

10+ years exp

CANUSA EPC is a mid-sized EPC firm specializing in decarbonization and energy transition projects. They are seeking an experienced Electrical Discipline Lead to oversee all electrical engineering activities, ensuring quality and standards while managing resources and deliverables.

EnergyEnergy StorageOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Full technical and budgetary authority over the entire electrical engineering department

Establish and maintain company electrical standards, specifications, and tools

Lead or personally perform power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, transient motor starting, harmonics)

Oversee substation design, MV/LV switchgear specification, large VFD packages, emergency/standby generation, and grounding grids, heat-trace systems

Resource planning, hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews for all electrical staff

Client-facing technical authority on all electrical matters

Final review and professional seal on all electrical deliverables

Qualification

Professional Engineer (P.E.)Electrical design experienceExpert knowledge of standardsCarbon capture experienceHelium process familiarityDiscipline ownershipLeadership skills

Required

Professional Engineer: Must currently hold (or immediately qualify for) (P.E.) registration in at least one U.S. State

Willing to gain P.Eng registration in one Canadian province

Candidates already holding both P.Eng. (APEGA or equivalent) and U.S. P.E. will be given strong priority

Minimum 10 years of direct electrical design and engineering experience on mid-to-large oil & gas, gas processing, CO₂ capture, helium, or power generation projects

Verifiable project experience on at least three of the five project types listed above (CO₂ capture, 10–100 MW power gen, 100 MMscfd gas plants, 200 MMscfd compression, helium purification/liquefaction)

Expert-level knowledge of CSA C22.1/CEC, NFPA 70/NEC, IEEE, API, and IEC standards in hazardous locations

Proven track record acting as discipline lead or department head in an EPC environment

Experience with carbon capture amine or membrane plants

Familiarity with helium process electrical loads (cryogenic compressors, expanders, cold boxes)

Knowledge in U.S. regulatory environments and willingness to learn Canadian