Senior Risk Engineer

Salary range: $122,000–$194,000 per year

Travel: 10%–75%, depending on assignment

About the Role: A Senior Risk Engineer is sought to apply engineering expertise, risk modeling, statistical analysis, and testing to complex technical challenges in the energy sector. The role focuses on evaluating system performance, identifying potential risks, developing analytical models, and providing recommendations that support reliable and resilient electricity transmission and distribution. The successful candidate will lead complex assignments, advise stakeholders, and contribute to technical improvements and cost efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and apply risk models to assess technical systems, performance, and potential failure scenarios. Lead complex engineering tests, evaluations, and investigations across relevant technical disciplines. Develop test protocols, analytical models, and methodologies; analyse data and document results. Evaluate systems and components under simulated operating conditions and recommend corrective actions. Define project scope, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and deliverables. Prepare technical reports, specifications, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholders. Provide technical guidance and review work completed by less-experienced colleagues. Identify process improvements, innovative technologies, and opportunities to reduce costs. Support technical proposals, project estimates, and client requirements. Represent the engineering function at relevant industry meetings or technical forums.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, such as mechanical, civil, electrical, or a related discipline. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent additional experience. Professional Engineer (PE) licence. Strong expertise in risk modeling, statistical analysis, and machine learning approaches. Experience with engineering testing, performance assessment, data analysis, and technical reporting.

Additional Information: Hybrid working arrangement, combining a remote office with an assigned work location based on business needs. Travel requirements vary by assignment and may range from 10% to 75%. Salary placement depends on experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.