Electrical Engineering Technologist

McElhanney Ltd.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Western Canada is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technologist to join their British Columbia team. The role entails collaborating on diverse projects in electrical design, with opportunities for mentorship and career advancement. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant diploma and have at least five years of engineering design experience. Employees benefit from a comprehensive compensation package including flexible work hours and opportunities for shareholding.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Extended health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Maternity and parental leave top-ups

Performance bonus plan

Employee and Family assistance program

Continuous professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in an engineering design related role.
• Ability to produce accurate field notes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of electrical designs and drawings.
• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into designs.
• Coordinate the preparation of documents for approvals.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Resourcefulness

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Drafting Technology

Red Seal Electrician

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staffwith shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Technologist to join our team. We would prefer the successful candidate to be based out of any one of our British Columbia offices, however, considerations may be made for the ideal candidate.

In this role, you will develop skills and collaborate on a variety of projects in different sectors including street lighting and traffic signalization; residential and commercial land development; water / wastewater treatment plants, lift / pump stations; commercial, municipal, government and industrial building projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assist in the production of electrical designs on a variety of projects. From providing you with senior mentors to collaborate with and challenging projects to work on, we offer a team environment that both challenges you and rewards your growth. This is an amazing opportunity to step into a key role where you can advance your career, and have access to an extensive team of engineers and technicians of all levels of experience and expertise to support you, including our Senior Engineers.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist in the production of electrical designs and drawings that meet client requirements and standards
• Transform preliminary concepts and sketches into electrical designs, plans, and project informational requirements, using primarily AutoCAD and Revit, as well as other technical software as needed
• Coordinate the preparation of documents required for approvals, prepare development and construction cost estimates and tender documents
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved
• Identify field and design issues and facilitate corrective measures
• Liaise with the contractor, client, and affected stakeholders during construction operations
• Actively champion safety to ensure you think safe, work safe, and get home safe

What You’ll Bring:

• A passion to grow your electrical engineering career and to apply your knowledge through hands-on design
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Drafting Technology, or Red Seal Electrician with minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering design related role
• Working knowledge of or proficiency in AutoCAD Software
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written); ability to produce accurate field notes
• Ability to showcase curiosity, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $71,000 – 91,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave top-up
• Participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• Opportunity for the right candidate to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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