Electrical Engineer – Vancouver, British Columbia

Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering firm as an Electrical Engineer in Vancouver, where you'll tackle diverse electrical projects. This role involves designing and maintaining complex systems while collaborating with clients and mentoring junior engineers. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, you'll contribute to impactful projects across various industries. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and professional development opportunities, making it an ideal place for skilled engineers looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

Professional development opportunities

Team-building events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering and design experience required.
• Proficiency in CAD development and effective communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations for electrical equipment sizing and installation.
• Design power distribution and grounding systems up to 15kV.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

CAD Development

Communication Skills

Power Distribution Design

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

SKM

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About Us
Krech Ojard & Associates, Ltd (KOA) is an engineering and consulting firm with projects worldwide. With offices in the US and Canada, our expertise covers Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, and Railroad Design. We focus on client-first projects from conception to completion and beyond. We are seeking skilled, adaptable professionals to join our growing team.

About The Role
Our Vancouver Team seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to develop diverse electrical projects focusing on design, construction, and maintenance of complex systems. The successful candidate will leverage their electrical engineering expertise to serve a broad clientele, including multinational leaders. Your daily responsibilities will include:

1. Performing calculations for electrical equipment sizing and installation, including MCCs, lighting, circuit breakers, motors, transformers, wiring, switchgear, grounding systems.
2. Applying the National Electrical Code, IEEE standards, and insurer requirements in electrical design for industrial and commercial facilities.
3. Developing detailed specifications for electrical distribution equipment, MCCs, drives, field devices, instrumentation, lighting, circuit protection, and power monitoring.
4. Designing power distribution and grounding systems up to 15kV.
5. Creating motor and process control documents, including loop and motor elementary drawings.
6. Analyzing data, preparing reports, and presenting project updates to staff and clients.
7. Mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
8. Conducting QA/QC reviews during the design process.
9. Collaborating directly with clients to develop project options, provide engineering guidance, conduct field investigations, and address critical issues.

About You
Candidates should possess:

1. BS in Electrical Engineering with P.Eng. registration or eligibility to register within 1 year.
2. At least 5 years of electrical engineering and design experience.
3. Proficiency in CAD development and drawing package creation at various design stages.
4. Effective communication skills for interaction with staff, external organizations, and clients.

Additional Skills & Capabilities
Preferred qualifications include:

1. Experience with power coordination, arc flash studies, and single-line diagrams using SKM.
2. Experience with power distribution design up to 230kV.
3. Knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI programming.
4. Experience developing design packages, P&IDs, and alternatives from concept to construction using AutoCAD Electrical or Revit.
5. Understanding of project lifecycle management in complex electrical design projects.

What We Offer
We provide:

1. An annual salary range of $95,000 – $140,000 CAD, depending on experience.
2. Flexible work schedules for better work-life balance.
3. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and RRSP matching.
4. Opportunities for professional development and growth.
5. Team-building events.

Join us for a rewarding career path within a dynamic and expanding company. To apply, submit your cover letter and resume via the online form on this page or on our Careers page at www.krechojard.com. We appreciate all applicants' interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note to Applicants
Krech Ojard & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your application through the online form, our website, or by mail to:

Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc.,
Human Resources Manager
227 W First Street, Suite 500
Duluth, MN 55802.