Field Engineer

Poweron-Energy-Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerON is seeking a Field Engineer to support design review, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting on bus depot, commercial fleet, and shore power electrification projects. This hands-on role spans design, construction, and operations across Canada.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical field engineering, familiarity with MV/LV systems, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 50% and a 6‑month contract with potential extension to 12 months are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in electrical field engineering, testing or commissioning.
• Working knowledge of MV/LV systems, switchgear and transformers.
• Familiar with protective relay settings and protection coordination.
• Experience with standard electrical test equipment (Megger, Hipot).
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel up to 50% across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support design preparation for bus depot, commercial fleet, and shore power electrification sites.
• Review designs for constructability, reliability, and O&M perspectives.
• Provide input on protection schemes for safe, reliable operation.
• Manage design changes during construction and prepare drawings.
• Support FAT/SAT procedures for major electrical equipment.
• Supervise OEM commissioning activities and electrical contractor testing.
• Diagnose issues on site and coordinate across OEMs and contractors.

Skills

Electrical field engineering

MV/LV systems

Protection coordination

Site safety protocols

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology diploma

Journeyman electrician certification (or equivalent)

Tools

Megger

Hipot tester

Switchgear testing

Job description

Initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension to 12 months, Full-time

Travel Up to 50% across BC & Canada

Salary 90k to 120k per annum

The Field Engineer supports design review, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting on bus depot, commercial fleet, and shore power electrification projects; a hands‑on role spanning design, construction, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design Support

• Support design preparation for bus depot, commercial fleet, and shore power electrification sites
• Review designs and equipment selections from a constructability, reliability, and O&M perspective
• Provide input on equipment protection schemes to support safe, reliable operation, incl protection studies
• Manage design changes during construction, including preparing and interpreting drawings, tracking red/green marks, managing cable and conduit schedules
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for major electrical equipment, including chargers, switchgear, transformers, and BESS
• Prepare Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures for major electrical equipment
• Supervise OEM commissioning activities on site
• Supervise and support electrical contractor installation and testing
• Perform and/or oversee standard electrical tests, including megger (insulation resistance), hipot (dielectric withstand), and transformer/switchgear testing
• Apply working knowledge of protective relay settings and protection coordination including testing and setting of such devices
• Support point-to-point testing and communications functional checks
• Support charger commissioning — training provided; existing Level 2 or Level 3 charger commissioning experience or certification is an asset

Operations Support

• Support troubleshooting of electrical equipment and site assets — chargers, switchgear, transformers, BESS — primarily from an electrical and hardware standpoint
• Diagnose issues involving fuses, breakers, and other protective devices
• Support troubleshooting of communications between site assets and monitoring/control systems
• Liaise with OEMs and contractors on warranty and service issues as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline), an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, or certification as an electrician with equivalent, suitable experience
• 5+ years in electrical field engineering, testing/commissioning, or a similar hands‑on role, with a proven ability to troubleshoot a variety of electrical equipment
• Working knowledge of MV/LV electrical systems, switchgear, and transformers
• Understanding of protective relay settings and protection coordination principles; experience preparing protection studies is an asset
• Familiarity with standard electrical test equipment (e.g., megger, hipot)
• Understanding of protection devices (fuses, breakers, etc.) and site communications/control systems
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across internal engineering/PM teams, OEMs, and electrical contractors
• Comfortable working on active construction sites and in operating electrical environments, following all applicable safety protocols and PPE requirements
• Valid driver's licence
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Canada, up to 50% of the time
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Nice to Have

• P.Eng. designation, or actively working toward one (EIT)
• Existing Level 2 or Level 3 EV charger commissioning experience or certification
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Exposure to SCADA or communications protocols (e.g., Modbus, OCPP, DNP3, IEC 61850)
• Prior experience on transit, fleet, or marine electrification projects
• BC Hydro, Toronto Hydro or other utility commissioning experience

PowerON uses artificial intelligence to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications for this position. Hiring decisions are made by PowerON's hiring team.

While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. PowerON will accommodate candidates under the AODA legislation in all aspects of the hiring process. Please notify us if accommodation is required.