Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Saltworks Technologies Inc; Richmond; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

RRSP matching

Life insurance and AD&D coverage

Education allowance

Regular social activities and company events

Job summary

Saltworks Technologies Inc. is seeking a Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer/Technologist in Richmond, Canada. This role involves planning and executing electrical commissioning activities while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 1-2 years of relevant experience, with a safety-first mindset and strong problem-solving skills.

The position requires approximately 50% travel, providing an opportunity for meaningful contributions within a collaborative environment focused on innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years hands-on experience in commissioning, fieldwork, or technical project support.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and commissioning practices.
• Exposure to electrical or mechanical systems, instrumentation, or process control is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning, troubleshooting, and system hand-overs.
• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and resource coordination.
• Refine commissioning procedures and best practices.
• Provide design feedback to improve systems.
• Represent Saltworks professionally at customer sites.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Safety-first mindset

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Saltworks Technologies is a global leader in advanced industrial desalination and lithium refining. Our innovative machines produce clean water from high‑strength industrial discharges and refine lithium to support the energy transition. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem‑solving. Saltworks is a 2025 Fast50 Company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner — a testament to our growth, financial performance, and positive contributions.

The role

Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer/Technologist – Assistant in planning and executing electrical commissioning activities while collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to bring complex systems to life. Experience with field‑work and a passion for early‑career growth.

Travel Commitment – Approximately 50 % travel, typically 2‑3 week field rotations, with occasional 6‑12 week stays.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside multi‑disciplinary teams to execute commissioning, troubleshooting, and system hand‑overs.
• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and resource coordination.
• Contribute to refining commissioning procedures and best practices.
• Provide design feedback to improve future systems.
• Represent Saltworks professionally at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in commissioning, fieldwork, or technical project support.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and commissioning practices.
• Exposure to electrical or mechanical systems, instrumentation, or process control is an asset.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a safety‑first mindset.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally without restrictions.

Why join Saltworks?

Collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real‑world problems – designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for globally recognized companies. From early‑stage development through field deployment, every team member contributes meaningfully.

Saltworks invests intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work. Our engineering teams benefit from AI‑driven productivity and automation, and we provide the training, computational capacity, and practical tools needed for engineers to apply AI effectively.

We offer

• Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
• Regular social activities and company events.

How to apply

Submit your resume; cover letters are not required. All applications are considered confidential, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and internal role alignment.