
Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Posted on: March 30, 2026
Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for an Electrical Engineer to support design and consulting for hydroelectrical power plants out of Halifax, NS or Peterborough, ON. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position requires three days in the office/week. Salary: 86,000-120,000 CAD /year (based on experience) Who You Are An EIT or P.Eng with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years' experience; 3 of which must be acceptable and verifiable for the Engineering Board of your province. Relationship-focused: Experience developing long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work directly with our senior leaders and will perform meaningful work that focuses on providing practical solutions to complex problems affecting energy, water, and the environment. The successful candidate will also possess strong oral and written communication skills, must be self-motivated and growth oriented. Knowledgeable: The successful candidate will have a base in hydroelectric design experience and preferably with wide area multi-plant SCADA systems, condition monitoring, or Battery Energy Storage System design experience as well. Hydroelectric design, consulting experience, or construction support while beneficial is not necessary. Candidates with powerhouse design or pulp and paper design experience will be given consideration. Additional Requirements
- Must possess permanent authorization to work in Canada.
- Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.
About The Position Kleinschmidt electrical engineers design hydropower plant modernizations, fish passage automation, and GSU substations. Our Electrical engineers are supporting clients by writing procurement specifications, performing design reviews, attending commissioning and onsite construction support. Our electrical engineers are also performing power system analysis such as short circuit calculations, power flow analysis, overcurrent device coordination and arc flash incident energy analysis. Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes learning and professional development. Our Process Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email. Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus Program
- Comprehensive benefits package, including extended healthcare, dental, life and AD&D, and weekly indemnity insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) with matching
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Ownership
Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity. Salary: $86000 - $120000 per year Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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