Senior Electrical Engineer Job at Randstad (Calgary)

Senior Electrical Engineer

Randstad

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Canada , Calgary

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Job Description:

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer, QA & Metering Standards. Reporting directly to the Team Lead, you will be the primary authority for the maintenance, updates, and enforcement of Metering Standards. Your mission is to ensure that all practices in metering, grid interconnections, and DER intake meet every legislative and safety requirement for both current operations and future capital projects. In this role, you will lead the improvement of the Quality Assurance program, manage the critical relationship with Measurement Canada, and serve as the Technical Lead on the AMI Program, acting as the final point of escalation for all technical hurdles.

Job Responsibility:

Govern and maintain the Metering Standard and equipment specifications for grid interconnections
Review and approve standards for emerging DER technologies (EV charging, batteries, heat pumps)
Partner with Customer Projects to approve metering systems for residential, commercial, and primary metered sites
Provide technical mentorship and data reporting for the DER team
Process Governance: Manage existing standards, coordinate stakeholder feedback, and provide final sign-off for enhancements
Accreditation: Oversee Meter Shop operations to ensure compliance with Measurement Canada’s accreditation program
Future-Proofing: Define new technologies from vendors and propose the annual metering capital budget
Industry Liaison: Represent the organization in technical working groups with the AUC, AESO, CEA, and Measurement Canada
Compliance Monitoring: Track changes in OH&S, CSA, and legislative requirements to ensure internal implementation
Regulatory Support: Act as the technical point of contact for AESO and AUC Information Requests (IRs) during filing processes
Field Oversight: Coordinate testing and reporting for substation/POD meters to the AESO and manage deficiencies
Develop and recommend construction standards for customer site design
Present technical bulletins to stakeholders and the Electrical Contractors of Alberta
Provide high-level technical direction to Project Engineers and Managers for multi-tenant and primary customer approvals
Act as the intake point for external stakeholders, coordinating directly with system planning and protection/controls
Substation Standards: Maintain internal standards and ensure projects comply with AESO/Measurement Canada requirements
Field Quality: Inspect field wiring and oversee the meter installation process for transformers and feeders
QMS Leadership: Continually update the Quality Program to meet federal standards
conduct non-conformance reviews and initiate root cause analysis
External Support: Provide metering services/quality checks for external utilities
Support the company’s transformational AMI project as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Design and oversee an experimental lab for meter technologies
Optimize installation practices for AMI communication equipment and validate billing data consistency
Develop quality management test cases and data analytics programs

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Must be a P.Eng in good standing with APEGA
10+ years of utility-specific experience
Deep understanding of Power Distribution Systems, electrical codes, and safety regulations
Knowledge of wireless/RF standards is a significant asset
Exceptional strategic thinking, planning, and decision-making skills
Ability to facilitate complex, cross-functional teams and business processes
Strong adaptability to learn and implement innovative utility technologies
Expertise in the Alberta regulatory environment (Settlement System Code, Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of IT systems, data collection, and downstream feeding systems
Software mastery: MS Office, Maximo, VEE, Itron, and Honeywell Metering applications

What we offer:

6 Month Contract with the possibility of extension or permanence
Working with a major utility provider

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Expiration:
May 24, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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