Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support heavy industrial projects across mining, oil and gas, and pulp and paper sectors. You will contribute from concept design through procurement and construction, developing robust electrical designs and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable power systems.

This contract hybrid position emphasizes grounding, protection and control, LV/MV equipment, single-line diagrams, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• P.Eng designation is required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience in heavy industrial environments (mining, oil & gas, pulp & paper).
• Hands-on experience with power distribution and motor control design.
• Proficiency in developing single-line diagrams and related documentation.
• Experience with grounding system design and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of P&C including breaker/fuse sizing and protection schemes.
• Experience with LV and MV equipment procurement and switchgear.
• Ability to perform short-circuit studies and assess impacts on ratings.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and detailed specs for heavy industrial facilities (brownfield and greenfield).
• Perform grounding system design and analysis for safety and reliability.
• Design and coordinate P&C systems and protection schemes to device level.
• Prepare specs and support LV/MV equipment procurement and integration.
• Assist with BOMs and align designs with budgets and schedules.
• Develop single-line diagrams and related electrical documentation.
• Conduct short-circuit and power distribution analyses.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and operations.
• Ensure compliance with codes and best practices for industrial systems.
• Communicate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and present solutions.

Skills

Industrial electrical design

Single-line diagrams

Grounding design

Protection & Control (P&C)

LV/MV equipment design

Short-circuit studies

Power distribution

BOMs & documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

P.Eng designation

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Heavy Industrial Projects

This role offers the opportunity to provide electrical engineering and design support for heavy industrial projects in sectors such as mining, oil and gas, and pulp and paper. You will work on both brownfield and greenfield facilities, including upgrades, retrofits, and major capital expansions, and will contribute throughout the project lifecycle from concept design through procurement and implementation. The position involves developing robust electrical designs, supporting equipment selection, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient industrial power systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical engineering designs and detailed specifications for heavy industrial facilities, including brownfield upgrades, retrofits, and greenfield capital projects.
• Perform grounding system design and analysis to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Design and coordinate Protection & Control (P&C) systems, including breaker and fuse sizing, protection device selection, and development of overall protection schemes down to the device level.
• Prepare technical specifications and support the design, procurement, and integration of low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage electrical equipment and switchgear.
• Support the selection and application of electrical equipment such as motors, pumps, transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers for industrial power distribution systems.
• Develop single-line diagrams and related documentation to clearly represent power distribution and protection schemes.
• Perform short-circuit and power distribution analyses to validate equipment ratings and system performance.
• Assist with the development of bills of materials and ensure that designs align with project budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing electrical engineering input and technical support during project planning and execution.
• Provide ongoing technical support during construction, commissioning, and operations as needed, helping troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.
• Ensure that all electrical designs and specifications adhere to relevant codes, standards, and best practices for industrial systems.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to clarify requirements, present design solutions, and support decision‑making.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent electrical engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience in mining, oil and gas, or pulp and paper industrial environments.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical design engineering for industrial systems, including power distribution and motor control.
• Proficiency in developing single‑line diagrams and related electrical design documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in grounding system design and analysis.
• Strong expertise in Protection & Control (P&C), including breaker and fuse sizing, protection device selection, and detailed protection scheme development down to the device level.
• Experience with design, specification, and procurement of low‑voltage (LV) and medium‑voltage electrical equipment and switchgear.
• Knowledge of and experience working with pumps, motors, switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers in industrial applications.
• Ability to perform short‑circuit studies and understand their impact on equipment ratings and protection schemes.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical engineering principles, standards, and safety practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience running arc flash studies using ETAP or similar power system analysis software.
• Familiarity with protection and control schemes for complex industrial power systems.
• Experience preparing bills of materials and coordinating with procurement teams.
• Background working on both brownfield and greenfield industrial projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting client deadlines.
• Interest in developing broad engineering experience across multiple industrial sectors rather than specializing narrowly.
• Commitment to long‑term professional growth within a consulting engineering environment.

Work Environment

The role is primarily based in an office environment, with an expectation of regular in‑person presence to support collaboration and project delivery. There is flexibility to work from home when needed to accommodate personal and project demands, provided client deadlines are met. You will work within a smaller, privately owned engineering firm where team members collaborate closely and have direct access to leadership. The culture emphasizes long‑term growth, staff well‑being, and opportunities to gain experience across diverse industrial sectors, avoiding narrow specialization. The firm maintains a diverse client portfolio across heavy industrial and commercial markets, and promotes a professional, supportive atmosphere focused on high‑quality engineering solutions.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/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 hybrid 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.

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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.

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