Intermediate / Senior Electrical Engineer

ITI Powered; Victoria; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing electrical solutions provider in Victoria is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer. This role focuses on electrical design for low and medium voltage switchgear and involves mentorship of junior engineers, ensuring compliance, and leading innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in BC, Canada on a permanent basis.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in medium voltage power systems.
• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship and coaching of junior team members.
• Preparation of electrical schematics and compliance with standards.
• Technical liaison for the sales team on complex opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical report writing

Policy/Procedure creation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registration with EGBC as a P.Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Island Technical Installations (ITI) is a full-service electrical solutions provider specializing in custom electrical equipment manufacturing, testing and commissioning services, and engineering services. Our trade staff consists of engineers, electricians, fabricators, and technicians. We provide services for a spectrum of industries from heavy industrial such as mining and marine to commercial and institutional facilities such as universities and hospitals. ITI is a rapidly growing company in the North American electrical market that is looking to bring on qualified and experienced personnel to take the next step in growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Sr. Electrical Engineer will be an integral part of the Electrical Design team. This team is responsible for the overall electrical design for low and medium voltage switchgear products, protection system design, control & automation system design, and generally responsible for providing technical assistance throughout the organization.

This role ensures project designs are executed to meet customer specifications, regulatory standards, and internal quality benchmarks. The Sr. Electrical Engineer plays a key role in mentorship of junior team members, cross-functional collaboration with production, sales, and quality departments while championing innovation and cost-effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of the Sr. Electrical Engineer falls into two categories:

Leadership

• Mentorship and coaching of junior team members from a technical and professional perspective.
• Participation in ITI’s EIT Training program as a mentor and supervisor
• Provide peer review and final review of design work completed by junior team members as required.
• Provide engineering review and application of professional seal for EITs completing work under the direct supervision of the Sr. Electrical Engineer
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for product or design-related non-conformances.
• Support the continuous improvement of switchgear product designs with a focus on safety, reliability, and manufacturability.

Electrical Design

• Preparation and/or review of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and layout drawings for low and medium voltage custom switchgear products.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards and codes (e.g., CSA, UL, IEEE, CEC, etc.).
• Preparation of philosophy/narrative documents for protection, control, and automation systems
• Protection relay programming
• Collaborate with the production and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues during manufacturing and testing.
• Serve as a technical liaison for the sales/quotations team for incoming complex opportunities
• Implement and improve engineering processes, design standards, and documentation practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Legally entitled to work in BC, Canada on a permanent basis
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registration with EGBC as a P.Eng.
• A minimum of 7 years experience working with medium voltage power systems
• Must have a proven commitment to safety
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members
• Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of software
• Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgement and prioritise workload
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical
• Medium voltage system design experience
• Knowledge of medium voltage protection systems and protection relays (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)
• Strong Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
• Excellent communication written and spoken
• Technical report writing
• Policy/Procedure creation
• Experience interfacing with BC Hydro whether it be regarding interconnections, power system studies, or otherwise.