Electrical Engineer

Precision Drilling; Nisku; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Precision Drilling is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Nisku, Canada. The role involves supporting automation projects, leading engineering deliverables, and collaborating with multiple teams. Candidates should have 2–5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.

The position requires proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of PLCs and modern drilling rigs. Professional registration with APEGA is mandatory. Join a company focused on safety and development, committed to helping you drive your career forward.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience, field experience preferred.
• Professional registration as P.Eng or EIT in good standing with APEGA.
• Strong understanding of automation and electrical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and manage automation and electrical engineering projects.
• Deliver engineering projects including scheduling and standards development.
• Collaborate with various teams and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Modern drilling rigs

Automation technologies

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC Knowledge

Industrial communications

IP networking

JavaScript

Python

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

Work Arrangements: On‑Site

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Company: PD Canada LP

At Precision Drilling, our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and high‑performance drilling solutions that reduce risks and optimize resources for our customers across global markets. Driven by our Core Values, we empower our people, invest in cutting‑edge technology, and foster lasting relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Culture

Precision Drilling fosters a strong safety culture through our Human Organizational Performance (HOP) approach, focusing on learning, communication, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team‑oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

Day In The Life

• Support the Automation team by designing, integrating, and managing automation, IIOT, and electrical engineering projects.
• Lead engineering deliverables, including project scheduling, feasibility studies, standards development, and best practices.
• Design low‑voltage power systems and produce detailed engineering documentation, drawings, and red‑line revisions.
• Develop and execute testing, commissioning, QA, and acceptance processes, including building test benches for new products.
• Collaborate with engineering, field, IT, and third‑party partners, provide guidance to junior engineers, and travel to field locations as required (up to 10%). A valid driver's license is required.

What We Need From You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent, with 2–5 years of relevant experience; field experience strongly preferred.
• Professional registration as P.Eng or EIT in good standing with APEGA required.
• Strong understanding of modern drilling rigs, applicable standards, and the practical application of automation and electrical technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, PLCs, distributed control systems, industrial communications, and IP networking; experience with ABB drives, Amphion, AC rigs, and programming languages (JavaScript, Python) is an asset.
• Strong communicator with a continuous‑learning mindset and the ability to adapt to new technologies in a collaborative engineering environment.

Drive your career forward with Precision Drilling—apply today and take the lead in shaping the future of energy with a company that values safety, performance, and your potential.