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(Internal Title: Engineering VI) Review and critically evaluate feasibility study deliverables relating to power supply, substation design, mine and plant power distribution, and electrical infrastructure Provide Owner's perspective and guidance on power supply options, interconnection studies, power balance, and electrical loads Liaise with the local utility provider in Arizona to track and influence interconnection agreements, timelines, and permitting. Support procurement strategies relating to electrical equipment and systems (transformers, switchgear, substations, overhead and underground distribution, etc.) Act as the primary electrical engineering interface between the Owner and the EPC/M contractor Review design packages and engineering deliverables prepared by the EPC/M to ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards (NEC, IEEE, CSA, NESC, NFPA, as applicable)Provide independent technical review on electrical designs including substations, motor control centers, drives, power distribution, grounding, lighting, and control systems Identify risks, gaps, or opportunities for value engineering and report findings to the Project Director Monitor construction methodologies, quality control processes, and electrical installation works carried out by contractors Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) for major electrical equipment Support commissioning planning and execution, ensuring electrical systems are fully tested, reliable, and safe for operation Verify that electrical systems integrate effectively with plant control systems and meet project performance and reliability requirements Provide troubleshooting expertise during ramp-up to resolve electrical reliability or performance issues Document lessons learned for future projects and provide operational handover to owner's operations and maintenance teams Engage in the practice of professional engineering which: Requires the application of engineering principles Is an act of planning, designing, composing, evaluating, advising, reporting, supervising, or managing any of these acts Involves the safeguarding of life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare or the environment Comply with regulations and guidelines for the practice of professional engineering in the State or Province of licensure including but not limited to professional responsibility, the Engineer's duty to report, , due diligence, report writing, giving opinions, communications, confidential information, data gathering, and site investigations Apply expert-level engineering knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements in the area of expertise Implement and direct the specialty engineering services on the project from inception through to completion Advise on the daily work and control the delivery of the project portfolio per project plans Ensure goals are met including customer satisfaction, and engineering team member performance Oversee the interface between client, consultants, and all associated service providers at all levels of the engagement model Direct the implementation and management of changes and interventions to ensure engineering service goals are achieved on the project or program Facilitate project focus and functional meetings for engineering initiatives Manage senior-level customer relationships Ensure there is a communication plan in place for meeting with stakeholders (including senior management and sponsors) to make the exchange of project-related information easy and transparent Identify and analyze risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans Review and ensure adherence to the engineering services delivery plan, scope, schedule, milestones, budgets, and KPIs and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate Control the delivery of functional engineering progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences including the project team, senior executives, key stakeholders, and Comtech Operations Evaluate and ensure the accurate interpretation of the functional scope of the assignment and manage and support any scope change negotiations Set and adjust, if required, the functional engineering services expectations for the project or program while delegating and managing deliverables with the functional engineering team Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall 'right-first-time" mindset Nurture a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences Clarify and resolve internal quality control checks and issues for the project Working Conditions Hybrid - The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE, or equivalent) in Canada or the USA strongly preferred (or eligible to register) Experience: Minimum of 18 years of experience in Engineering Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, or major infrastructure projects Prior experience acting as Owner's Engineer/Representative, or direct EPC/M oversight, on large capital project(s). Demonstrated expertise in power supply integration, substations, distribution networks, and electrical systems for heavy industrial/mining facilities Strong familiarity with North American electrical codes and standards (NEC, CSA, IEEE, NFPA, etc.) Experience dealing with utilities for interconnection agreements and transmission/distribution planning Ability to review technical documentation critically and present clear recommendations to senior management Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills for interfacing with EPC/M, contractors, and utilities Ability to work independently and remotely, with limited supervision, while delivering high-quality, timely input Skills: Strong ability to review and critique technical deliverables and construction progress Excellent stakeholder communication, negotiation, and leadership skills Proficiency with engineering review tools and heavy industry project management practices Ability to work independently with limited direction, while providing clear recommendations to Owner's leadership BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: Previous experience on oil & gas or mining greenfield projects (feasibility commissioning) Familiarity with renewable or hybrid power solutions for remote mines. Comfortable with a part-time consulting-style engagement, adaptable to project stage needs. Ideally suited for a semi-retired professional seeking a flexible role with meaningful project impact. Expert grasp of prevailing engineering methods Extensive understanding of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance Expert in functional engineering-related software Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension Effective capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks. Substantiated experience delivering excellent results and exceeding clients' and external and internal stakeholders' expectations Keen on sustainability, social responsibility, and making a positive environmental impact Competent in understanding interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs Adept at taking the lead on potentially risky technical decisions related to engineering services Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines Effectively participates in multi-resource engineering teams. Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment. Other: Able and willing to travel occasionally to Arizona project site or contractor office Eligible to work in either Canada or the United States.Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE, or equivalent) in Canada or the USA strongly preferred (or eligible to register) Experience: Minimum of 18 years of experience in Engineering Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, or major infrastructure projects Prior experience acting as Owner's Engineer/Representative, or direct EPC/M oversight, on large capital project(s). Demonstrated expertise in power supply integration, substations, distribution networks, and electrical systems for heavy industrial/mining facilities Strong familiarity with North American electrical codes and standards (NEC, CSA, IEEE, NFPA, etc.) Experience dealing with utilities for interconnection agreements and transmission/distribution planning Ability to review technical documentation critically and present clear recommendations to senior management Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills for interfacing with EPC/M, contractors, and utilities Ability to work independently and remotely, with limited supervision, while delivering high-quality, timely input Skills: Strong ability to review and critique technical deliverables and construction progress Excellent stakeholder communication, negotiation, and leadership skills Proficiency with engineering review tools and heavy industry project management practices Ability to work independently with limited direction, while providing clear recommendations to Owner's leadership BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: Previous experience on oil & gas or mining greenfield projects (feasibility commissioning). Familiarity with renewable or hybrid power solutions for remote mines Comfortable with a part-time consulting-style engagement, adaptable to project stage needs. Ideally suited for a semi-retired professional seeking a flexible role with meaningful project impact. Expert grasp of prevailing engineering methods Extensive understanding of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance Expert in functional engineering-related software Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension Effective capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks. Substantiated experience delivering excellent results and exceeding clients' and external and internal stakeholders' expectations Keen on sustainability, social responsibility, and making a positive environmental impact Competent in understanding interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs Adept at taking the lead on potentially risky technical decisions related to engineering services Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines Effectively participates in multi-resource engineering teams. Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment. Other: Able and willing to travel occasionally to Arizona project site or contractor office Eligible to work in either Canada or the United States.