Power Transmission Leader

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You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

We are seeking a Power  Transmission Leader for our Canada business. The candidate is expected to lead the development of the Arup offering in the Canada in the utility power transmission and distribution (T&D) sector with a singular focus on sustainable energy outcomes. This role can be based out of our Calgary or Toronto office locations. 

If you are passionate about shaping the future of energy infrastructure and enjoy a mix of technical expertise, leadership, and client engagement, this will be an exciting career path!

The opportunity

·       Develop comprehensive strategies for national and provincial utility power transmission and distribution (T&D) to align with business goals and regulatory requirements.

·       Oversee the successful delivery of power projects, ensuring they meet the strategic objectives and are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

·       Create innovative and practical conceptual and front-end energy solutions that address client needs and industry trends.

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their needs, provide solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction.

·       Design and implement marketing campaigns to generate leads, attract new clients, and promote the company's services and capabilities.

·       Identify new business opportunities, develop pursuit plans, and coordinate efforts to secure projects through competitive bidding and negotiations.

·       Strategically win new projects and secure repeat business by delivering high-quality services and maintaining client trust and satisfaction.

·       Assist in identifying and recruiting key staff and managers aligned with Arup's strategic growth plan for the power business, ensuring a strong team capable of achieving business goals.

·       Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Is this role right for you?

·       15 years of industry experience in the utility power sector.

·       Engineering bachelor’s degree required in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, qualification in management is a big plus.

·       Technical experience in power engineering planning, design, execution and operations phases.

·       Experience working with utility power clients and their procurement practices for engineering services.

·       Strong industry networks and reputation.

·       Experience in leading projects and managing complex and large scale client relationships.

·       Have an active Professional Engineer (P. Eng) license. Alberta or Ontario preferred. 

·       Track-record of work winning and demonstrable commercial foresight along with proven expertise in building and managing successful relationships with client organizations.

·       Proven experience with leading staff to achieve stretch business revenue and profitability targets servicing utility power customers.

·       Experienced, dynamic, and engaging leader, who has a strong track record of leading and managing teams. Provides an aspirational role model to those developing their career.

·       An organized, methodological and creative approach to problem solving and decision-making.

·       Able to travel to client sites and other remote locations.

·       Able to independently conduct energy analyses of building systems and equipment.

·       Sound understanding of commercial and financial issues.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community  is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Calgary is $148,500 to $198,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Calgary will differ. 

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.   

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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