# Senior Electrical Engineer

> Simple Staffing · Victoria, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-28

**Salary:** USD 86,879–115,838

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

​\* Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Babcock Canada \*

**Be Part of Something Big.  
**

Our **Babcock Principles** create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our **Culture**, **Customers** and **Communities**. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

-   **Be Curious** – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
-   **Think: Outcomes** – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
-   **Be Kind** – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
-   **Collaborate** – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
-   **Be Courageous** – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
-   **Own and Deliver** – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Health & Well-being

-   100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
-   Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
-   Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
-   A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

-   Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

-   We offer an agile workplace for this position 
-   An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
-   Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

-   A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
-   Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: [babcockcanada.com](https://sp-caje.babcockinternational.com/sites/corp-hmrs/HRPublicDocuments/Recruitment/www.babcockcanada.com).

_In this role, you will:_

· Report directly to the Waterfront Engineering Marine Systems – Electrical Team Lead and contribute to the successful delivery of technical deliverables;

· Prepare and approved deviations and waivers for submarine electrical equipment;

· Draft, review, and approve repair specifications for submarine maintenance activities;

· Draft, review, and approve (when delegated) electrical engineering policies, procedures and internal standards;

· Provide mentoring and professional oversight for a team of engineers and technologists;

· Assess, document, and communicate risks associated with submarine engineering systems to both internal and external customers;

· Be responsive to Project Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment;

· Authorize and evaluate Test Forms as part of Joint Test Group on behalf of Engineering;

· Act as the System Group Coordinator and System Lead to provide oversight on complex fault diagnosis activities and system operations; and

· Identify risks, impacts, mitigations, and opportunities

· Conduct other duties as necessary or as reasonably assigned from time to time

_The ideal candidate brings:  
_

· A Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, licensed to practice in Canada as a Professional Engineer;

· 8+ years of electrical engineering experience (naval industry considered an asset);

· 3+ years of submarine specific experience (considered an asset);

· Experience in design and maintenance of platform electrical systems such as power and distribution, control and instrumentation, motors, generators and propulsion

· Experience in design and maintenance of combat electrical systems such as radar, sonar and communications

· Experience providing professional oversight and mentorship within a technical team; and

-   Superior verbal and written communication skills, including writing formal reports, and making presentations
-   You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

[](https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/)

## Benefits

Health insurance,

Paid time off,

Dental insurance,

Vision insurance,

Referral program

## Apply

[Apply at Simple Staffing](https://apply.workable.com/simple-staffing/j/62FA0A53AB/apply)

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