Principal Electrical Engineer – Ports
Arcadis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Halifax • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$114,590 - CA$163,700 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Oversee the electrical engineering scope for large and complex port projects
- Lead the development, review, and approval of advanced electrical designs, calculations, and technical reports
- Cover power distribution, lighting, automation, communications, and specialized systems essential to port operations
- Collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver coordinated and integrated solutions
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and industry partners
- Represent Arcadis at stakeholder meetings and technical forums
- Contribute to business development activities
- Champion the adoption of digital and sustainable innovations throughout the project life cycle
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Nova Scotia and/or other Atlantic Canada provinces or eligible for registration
- 12+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with substantial exposure to port, marine, or heavy infrastructure projects
- Deep knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, relevant standards, and best practices in port electrification, shore power, automation, and related systems
- Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary project teams and managing client relationships
- Proficiency with design and modelling software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM)
- Strong business development, proposal writing, and communication skills
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, and digital innovation
Benefits
- flexible and remote work arrangements
- career development opportunities
- supportive and collaborative team environment
- involvement in professional associations
- conferences
- life-long learning support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
electrical engineeringpower distributionlighting designautomation systemscommunications systemselectrical designcalculationstechnical reportsport electrificationshore power
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationrelationship buildingbusiness developmentproposal writingcommunicationcommitment to safetycommitment to sustainabilitydigital innovation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)