Electrical Design Engineer - VAN-1065

PBX Engineering; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PBX Engineering in Vancouver is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Transportation team and contribute to project delivery across the Lower Mainland.

Working with senior engineers, you will prepare electrical designs for traffic signals and lighting, perform calculations, and assist with site inspections and testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Eligible for EGBC as EIT or ASTTBC.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and handle responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and manage projects to ensure delivery.
• Participate in design development and reviews with stakeholders.
• Prepare electrical designs for traffic signals and lighting.
• Produce calculations and simulations.
• Create design docs, drawings, estimates, and specs.
• Perform construction services and site inspections.
• Test, commission, and troubleshoot systems.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Fast-paced

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

EGBC/EIT or AScT eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

AGI

Job description

PBX Engineering is looking for a Design Engineer to assist our Transportation team in delivering projects in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Top candidates would be recent university graduates with a keen willingness to learn, strong work ethic, and dedication to the team.

About PBX Engineering

We are an electrical, systems, and software engineering firm, with offices in BC and Alberta, and expansion occurring in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. For more than 28 years we have diligently curated steady growth to build a successful company of over 150 employees.

Our extensive, diverse, and award-winning project portfolio includes infrastructure that positively impacts the public and the communities where we all live and work.

About The Role

Working closely with senior engineers, the Design Engineer will be an active member of the Transportation team, with responsibility for project tasks in the following areas:

• Perform client liaison and project management to support efficient and effective project delivery
• Participation in design development and design review meetings with clients and other stakeholders
• Preparation of electrical designs for traffic signals and lighting
• Preparation of calculations and simulations
• Preparation of design documentation, including drawings, cost estimates, and construction specifications
• Performing construction services and site inspections
• Performing system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Other duties as may reasonably be assigned
• Efficient and effective implementation of all the above, undertaken in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology program or equivalent from a recognized technical institute.
• Eligible for registration or registered with EGBC as an EIT or AScT with ASTTBC
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and a positive, professional attitude
• Able to effectively deal with a high level of responsibility and demanding work schedule
• Strong computer skills including good working knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where demands and deadlines shift frequently
• A professional demeanor

Desirable Qualifications

Beyond the core skills, there are particular qualifications that will set you apart. The successful candidate will likely have most or all of the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
• Experience with traffic simulation and modelling using Synchro
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience with AGI
• Experience or general understanding of outdoor electrical systems such as street lighting, site lighting, path lighting, and traffic signals
• Genuine desire to make an impactful contribution to a place where you yourself can build a long term career

Compensation

The range of compensation for this position is $60,000 to $80,000. This salary range is provided specifically for compliance to provincial legislation. The actual salary will depend on the skills, experience, and capabilities of the successful candidate relative to the role and may or may not land within the range specified above.

Resumes will be accepted until September 8, 2026.

PBX provides equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. Artificial intelligence may be used to support screening and assessment of applicants. Our People Team reviews all applications to ensure a thoughtful, human-centred hiring experience.

If you need technical support or assistance to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].