Electrical Engineer

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government in British Columbia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to manage electrical systems across nearly 150 facilities, including arenas and cultural centers. The role involves leading capital projects, developing maintenance procedures, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience. The annual salary ranges from $119,800 to $139,700, with numerous benefits including a comprehensive health plan and pension. This is a full-time position located in the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Earned day off program

Paid vacation

Top pension plan in Canada

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• Minimum 5+ years of related work experience in electrical field.
• Extensive experience in the technical design of electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical asset renewal prioritization and communicate effectively.
• Provide technical expertise for capital projects.
• Develop asset maintenance procedures for electrical equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Field reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Asset management software

Job description

Power our city’s facilities!

Are you ready to make an impact across nearly 150 diverse facilities – from arenas and pools to firehalls and cultural centers? Step into the owner’s representative role for a vast asset base, and help shape the future of our community’s infrastructure.

The Electrical Engineer in Facilities supports the Facilities Department with the management of electrical systems for facility related assets to ensure safe and reliable electrical distribution systems. This includes both short and long term project planning, development, and execution alongside daily operations related engineering services. This position will be required to act as the owner’s representative for a vast and expansive asset base, spanning nearly 150 facilities including arenas, pools, firehalls, administration, cultural, utility operations and other building assets. In addition to the technical component, this position will be responsible for supporting the department’s electrical Technicians and their associated maintenance duties. Also, this position will provide relief management coverage on an as‑needed basis and is a key part of the Facilities management group.

Capital & Operational Project Scoping & Prioritization

• Leads the prioritization of renewal for electrical assets, communicates priorities holistically to allow for prioritization within other systems and against other interests, prepares detailed justifications and reports
• Provides leadership, technical expertise, and consultation for capital projects related to electrical systems and equipment, including partnership with electric utility
• Identifies, develops, and estimates project requirements for all renewal capital for electrical assets, determines expenditure type – capital vs. operating, and executes projects accordingly
• Supports the development of the annual, and ten‑year capital plans using evidence‑based practices including information from building condition assessment data

Maintenance Scoping & Prioritization

• Develops standardized asset maintenance procedures for electrical equipment including MCCs, electrical panels, automation, aquatic equipment, ice plant equipment, utilities, and other electrical components
• Within the asset management software, maintain and monitor asset inventory, maintenance procedures and costs to provide professional guidance
• Builds work plans for electrical maintenance utilizing current best practices including aspects of preventive, predictive and reliability‑centered maintenance models
• Quantifies and reports on reactive vs planned works, work order backlogs, service request resolution timing and other key performance indicators developed by the department

Technical Advisory, Strategic & Continuous Improvement

• Ensures the department maintains regulatory compliance with appropriate regulating bodies/authorities, including Technical Safety BC
• Provides innovative professional engineering advice and strategic support pertaining to electrical assets including establishing electrical technical standards and specifications, design work and reviews, commissioning reviews, and project close‑out support
• Summarizes and presents findings and recommendations from both internal and externally delivered asset programs to internal stakeholders, City Council and partner organizations
• Support and align with the Strategic Facilities Master Plan and Strategic Energy Management Plan
• Primary responsibility for the annual Facilities electrical renewal capital program, responsible for the potential execution of up to $4,000,000 annually
• Primary responsibility of the electrical preventive maintenance program which has an annual operating budget of approximately $500,000

Supervision and Management of Team

• Provide technical support and guidance for electrical technician maintenance work
• Position will be required to provide relief management coverage on an as‑needed basis

Knowledge

Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC and a minimum 5+ years related work experience, or equivalent combination of related education and experience in electrical field. Extensive experience in the technical design of HV, MV, and LV distribution systems including utility interconnections. Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code as adopted in British Columbia. Solid understanding of applicable building codes, CSA, IEEE, ASHRAE and other relevant standards. Working knowledge and experience of power studies, including short‑circuit, arc‑flash and coordination studies. Has additional training/designations from Project Management Institute or other related institutions. This position requires extensive knowledge in facilities engineering, operations and maintenance to ensure that facility electrical‑related assets are maintained to an acceptable standard.

Skills & Abilities

Leadership; ability to analyze technical information and review designs; conduct field reviews; creativity / problem solving; understanding of asset management and program development; conduct research and write comprehensive reports; knowledge of local government processes, legislation and bylaws; experience with public and stakeholder engagement; and excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Additional Hiring Information

The annual salary for this position ranges from $119,800 to $139,700, depending on qualifications and experience. Most candidates can expect to start in the lower to mid‑range of this scale, with opportunities for salary growth based on performance and tenure. We offer progressive employment practices and a great work environment. This is an exempt position that offers a competitive salary, employer‑paid comprehensive benefits package, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate: $119,800 to $139,700 annually

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Hours of Work: 8 am to 4 pm

Work Location: WINDSOR ROAD

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents: Resume, Driver’s Abstract
• Optional Documents: Cover Letter, Other Document 1, Other Document 2, Other Document 3, Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

• * What is the highest level of education that you have completed related to this position?
  • High school graduation
  • Some related post‑secondary courses
  • Post‑secondary certificate (1 year full time studies)
  • Diploma (2 years full time studies)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree or other higher level post‑graduate program
  • Other
• * Please indicate your current membership level with APEGBC
  • Member in Training (M.I.T.)
  • Professional Member (P.Eng or P.Geo)
  • Eligible for membership with APEGA
  • None of the above
• * If not an engineer, have you achieved a limited license with APEGBC, or able to obtain?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Able to be registered for limited licence
• * How many years of experience do you have related to this position?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 5 to 8 years
  • More than 8 years