Electrical Engineer / Specialist

British Columbia, Canada

Job Family Group :

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type : Regular

Posting Start Date : January 7, 2026

Business Unit : Integrated Gas

Experience Level :

Experienced Professionals

Job Description : What’s the role

Shell is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Specialist to join its team at the Fort St. John District Office or in Calgary.

As part of Shell’s Canada Integrated Gas (CIG) Operations, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery across our assets. The scope includes working with 230 kV transmission systems, substations, 25 kV distribution networks, and medium-voltage variable frequency drives (VFDs). This role will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams to provide technical expertise and drive continuous improvement.

Upstream Operations consist of a mature Groundbirch asset that ultimately feeds LNG Canada (a non-operated venture), the country’s first large-scale LNG export facility.

This role will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of CIG electrical systems, supporting the growing need for reliable, predictable production in the integrated value chain with LNG Canada.

Accountabilities :

Electrical System Engineering & Support

Provide technical leadership for the operation and maintenance of 230kV transmission systems, substations, and 25kV distribution networks

Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical system failures

Develop and review electrical engineering designs, specifications, and standards

Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards for electrical safety and reliability

Support wellpad design and operations through MOC development and project support

Support Turnaround activities

Asset Support

Conduct quality reviews of electrical engineering input from an operations standpoint on Greenfield and Brownfield projects

Support commissioning and start-up activities for new electrical installations from an operations standpoint

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize asset performance and reliability

VFD & Medium Voltage Equipment Expertise

Provide technical support for medium voltage VFDs, including configuration, diagnostics, and performance optimization

Lead or support upgrades and lifecycle management of electrical drives and motors

Interface with OEMs and vendors for equipment support and improvements

What you bring

Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Must have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

At least 5 years of relevant experience within oil & gas industry

Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, P.Eng certification with EGBC and / or APEGA

Electrical Technologist / Journeyman Electrician with extensive experience within oil & gas industry may be considered

Experience with high-voltage transmission and distribution systems

Familiarity with medium voltage VFDs and motor control systems

Deep understanding of power system protection, control systems, and / or arc flash mitigation

Proficiency in electrical modeling and analysis tools, such as ETAP

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women & those from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $92,600 - $ 148,200 per year .  Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote / mobile working

Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase

Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world

We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal : to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, .

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.

Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.

At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include :

Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets

Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia

A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada

The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility

The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario

Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels

15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations

Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 27 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery

Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business