Electrical Engineer

Talentify; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support site electrical power distribution and infrastructure. The role involves design engineering for electrical systems, performing maintenance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience, relevant certifications, and knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes. This is a fully onsite position offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• P.Eng certification or 6 months from obtaining it.
• Expert level knowledge of electrical circuits and power system equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering and installation for electrical systems.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and operations work.
• Maintain and operate site electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

P.Eng certification

Knowledge of electrical circuits

Grounding techniques

Familiarity with Canadian Electrical Codes

Short circuit calculation

CAD tools

Engineering analysis tools

Tools

DraftSight

SolidWorks

SKM/ETAP

Easy Power

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer responsible for supporting site electrical power distribution and infrastructure, encompassing planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance to ensure reliable and safe delivery of electricity across three systems: normal (up to 12.47 kV), emergency (up to 480 V), and uninterruptible power (120/208V).

Responsibilities

• Design engineering and installation for electrical systems, including MCCs, circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear.
• Perform MRO style work (maintenance, repair, and operations).
• Independently design, coordinate installation, and conduct field reviews of complex jobs.
• Maintain and operate site electrical equipment and fire alarm systems.
• Provide engineering support to improve distribution system reliability and safety.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• P.Eng certification or 6 months from obtaining it.
• Experience with site electrical distribution.
• Expert level knowledge of electrical circuits, power system equipment, and power system analysis.
• Understanding of grounding techniques for safety and EMI.
• Familiarity with Canadian Electrical Codes (CEC) and Arc Flash standards.
• Proficient in short circuit calculation and analysis.
• Experience with CAD tools such as DraftSight and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of engineering tools for analysis and simulation, such as SKM/ETAP or Easy Power.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plant electrical engineering.

Work Environment

The team consists of 14 members, including electricians, electrical technicians, EITs, and other engineers. This position reports directly to the Group Leader of Electrical Services and frequently interacts with operational staff, researchers, engineers, and equipment owners. Collaboration with project proponents and design teams is common to develop designs, specifications, procure, receive, install, and commission new systems and equipment. External interactions may include vendors, consultants, and specialists from other laboratories. The position requires in-office presence 5 days a week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver, BC.

À propos d'Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

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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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 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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