Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consulting Engineer in our Edmonton region. Reporting to the Edmonton Engineering Operations Manager, the Consulting Engineer will provide consulting engineering services to a variety of clientele, ensuring that we create superior client experiences for all Electrical Engineering projects. Supervision of a group of 3-12 staff (engineers, engineers in training, technologists, designers, and drafters) is required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Client Management (40% time commitment):

Identify and seek out leads with potential clients. Coordinate activities with Marketing personnel to achieve a collaborative effort with the goal of creating confidence within industry for Magna IV Engineering’s capabilities.
Identify, coordinate and implement operations initiatives that will provide solutions that satisfy the problems of our clients
Foster a culture of strong client relationships and support team members in establishing strong relationships and communication with clients
Identify opportunities for proposals, draft proposals, and explain/negotiate proposals with clients or delegate to the applicable project manager(s)
Develop proposals based on audits, studies, and recommendations in response to client requests
Interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner

Design Engineering (40% time commitment)

Apply practical application experience and knowledge of electrical systems
Lead project teams effectively through collaboration, support, and team focus
Provide expertise and consulting on electrical projects
Work safely around low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems in a variety of environments, including utilities, manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas
Write specifications for the supply of power delivery equipment and services
Complete technical report writing
Mentor team members

Project Management (10% time commitment)

Oversee all aspects of Engineering projects being executed by technical personnel, and project managers in your group
Provide engineering services to support Technical Field Services projects
Plan resources effectively and work collaboratively with other regions to share resources
Manage projects ranging in values from $10,000 to multi-million
Ensure proper, complete preparation is done for scheduled work
Ensure safe work process is executed with each job and a culture of safety is fostered
Ensure work is properly executed and follows Quality Assurance procedures
Ensure completion of reports and follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and completeness of work
Complete project invoicing with the support of Accounting personnel
Coordinate projects with other regions to ensure smooth transition of workloads

Business Objectives: (5% time commitment)

Work collaboratively with Senior Leadership to set objectives aligned with Magna’s overall goals for growth in expertise, services and volume
Ensure that your team meets and exceeds objectives and goals, and reports accurately on such
Assist in the preparation and implementation of the annual operating budget
Work with Engineering Operations Manager to measure department performance as it relates to staff utilization and project margins
Promote a common understanding and commitment to department and project objectives
This position has Revenue, Profit Margin, and Efficiency targets, commensurate with experience and salary of the candidate

People Leadership: (5% time commitment)

Manage direct reports through strong people leadership skills and a drive for results
Organize, motivate, and coordinate Engineering Team Members (including Project Managers, and Technical Specialists) who are responsible for project proposals, client management, project execution, leadership and mentorship of team members
Determine team resource needs based on estimated workload forecasts and execute recruitment of appropriate talent with Human Resources
Manage the performance of all Team Members through ongoing coaching, recognition, performance management, and compensation
Identify and develop team members to ensure we meet the highest performance standards while developing team members within their current role and for future roles; to be a source of talent for Magna
Support and implement employee engagement practices to ensure we can attract and retain the best talent

Requirements

Electrical Engineering Degree (or equivalent)
10 years of proven experience in Electrical Engineering and Project Management, including Professional status registration with APEGA or ASET
A minimum of 5 years of People Management experience
Experience in some or all of the following industries:
- Public Infrastructure
- Buildings
- Utilities
- Oil and Gas
- Manufacturing
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate a team to achieve organizational goals
Possesses a positive attitude, is highly self-motivated, energetic, passionate and reliable
Goal oriented with dedication to exceptional client experiences
Proven ability to proactively and effectively communicate with various cross functional stakeholders to achieve operational excellence
Strong interpersonal and communications skills that leverage your relationships to achieve success both through direct and indirect authority
Experience in dealing effectively and quickly with change in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgment and prioritize workload through outstanding organizational skills
Ability and willingness to travel (varies week to week, typically day trips or single overnight)

Summary

Where Potential Powers Progress

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.

From our 39+ locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.

Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values:

People: The core of our success.
Safety: It’s in our DNA.
Strategic: We forge our own future.
Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 20 hours per week or more. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, RRSP with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check prior to being cleared to start employment. 