Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Burnaby, BC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced industrial equipment. You will own electrical deliverables, develop in-house electrical systems from concept through commissioning, and work with engineers, technicians, and operations teams.

The role emphasizes design ownership, BOM creation, and compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• EIT designation or progress toward PE registration must be in progress.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities with autonomy and ownership.
• Develop and update electrical designs, wiring diagrams, and schematics using AutoCAD.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support procurement and manufacturing.
• Conduct quality control inspections, FAT, and system integration support.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and production personnel throughout build and validation processes.
• Review designs to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and LOTO procedures.

Skills

EIT designation

8+ years exp

AutoCAD electrical

Independent design ownership

BOM creation

Electrical testing QA

Low-voltage DC systems

Space-constrained design

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced industrial equipment and automation systems. This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the development of in-house electrical systems from concept through commissioning. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and improving electrical design standards while taking ownership of technical deliverables and working closely with engineers, technicians, and operations teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced industrial equipment and automation systems. This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the development of in-house electrical systems from concept through commissioning. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and improving electrical design standards while taking ownership of technical deliverables and working closely with engineers, technicians, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities with a high degree of autonomy and technical ownership.
• Develop and update electrical designs, wiring diagrams, and schematics using AutoCAD.
• Select electrical components and develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support procurement and manufacturing activities.
• Conduct quality control inspections, commissioning support, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Support system integration activities and provide hands‑on assistance during assembly, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Collaborate closely with technicians, engineers, and production personnel throughout build and validation processes.
• Design electrical systems for space‑constrained equipment and custom‑engineered products.
• Review engineering documentation to identify design issues, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and industry best practices.

Essential Skills

• EIT designation or progress toward professional engineering registration.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial, automation, manufacturing, or engineered equipment environments.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design, drafting, and schematic development.
• Ability to manage design details and engineering deliverables independently.
• Experience selecting electrical components and creating detailed Bills of Materials.
• Strong background in electrical testing, quality assurance, and system validation.
• Solid understanding of low‑voltage DC systems, power distribution, and control circuits.
• Experience designing electrical systems within compact or space‑constrained equipment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with controls engineering, automation systems, or machine design.
• Exposure to PLCs, motion control systems, instrumentation, or industrial networking.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment, specialty machinery, robotics, mobile equipment, marine systems, or other engineered products.
• Understanding of power conversion systems and integration between higher‑voltage and low‑voltage equipment.
• Previous experience leading projects or mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Hands‑on electrical assembly, wiring, troubleshooting, or commissioning experience.

Work Environment

This position offers a blend of engineering design, system development, testing, and hands‑on project support within a collaborative technical team. The role involves close interaction with engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and project stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. Approximately half of the role is focused on electrical design and documentation, with the remaining time spent supporting system builds, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and quality activities. The position provides significant ownership, technical influence, and the opportunity to work on innovative engineered equipment in a fast‑paced development environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnaby, BC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61.00 - $74.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.