Junior Electrical Technologist

Associated Engineering; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Fitness allowance

Employee and family assistance

Mental health supports

Paid vacation

Office closure over December

Paid sick time

Parental leave top up

Professional development

Job summary

Associated Engineering in Calgary, Canada is seeking a Junior Electrical Technologist to support electrical servicing on municipal and industrial projects across Canada. You will work with engineers and technicians to design, draft, and commission power and automation systems, including medium voltage, MCCs, lighting, and security systems.

You’ll visit sites for commissioning and inspections, while supporting a collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth and training.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Technology diploma from a recognized college.
• 1–3+ years in design and drafting for electrical projects.
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems and control schemes.
• Proficient in REVIT and AutoCAD; knowledge of ETAP, AGI 32, Navisworks is an asset.
• Comfortable in field/construction settings and travel within Canada.

Responsibilities

• Designing, drafting, and implementing power systems to standards.
• Apply engineering principles to deliver electrical design services for various clients.
• Develop and review cable tray & conduit routing, single line diagrams, and schematics.
• Ensure designs meet CEC, IEC, NFPA, and client standards.
• Coordinate across disciplines to align design intent and project goals.
• Support project team with design documentation, plans, and reports.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize project tools and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

REVIT

AutoCAD

ETAP

Navisworks

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

CEC standards

IEEE standards

NFPA standards

Job description

The opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking a Junior Electrical Technologist in our Calgary office. In this position, you will work with engineers, technologists, and support staff to provide electrical servicing on a variety of municipal and industrial projects throughout Canada. You will be active in the delivery of servicing to power and automation systems with instrumentation to monitor medium voltage electrical service, process, metering, primary and secondary switchgear, motor control centres, low voltage electrical distributions systems, lighting, fire alarms, and security systems. Projects will include water and wastewater treatment plants, water and wastewater pumping stations, greenhouses, and more. You will visit site as required to perform commissioning activities, inspections, and business development. You will also provide support to other members of our team while working on a variety of projects in a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
• Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage,
  • Fitness allowance,
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation,
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, drafting, and implementing power systems to applicable standards including sizing and selecting system components.
• Applying engineering principles and techniques to provide electrical engineering and design services for a wide variety of industries and clients.
• Developing, specifying, and reviewing cable tray & conduit routing, single line drawings, heat tracing, motor power & control schematics, lighting solutions, and standby power systems.
• Applying industry codes, standards, and safeguards such as the CEC, IEC, NFPA and client company standards to designs at hand.
• Cross-discipline coordination to ensure that the multi-discipline design intent is met.
• Supporting the project team in development of design, documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Working closely with the various engineers in recommending the best use of project tools to achieve project objectives, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with the project tools.

Does this sound like you?

• Knowledge of basic electrical engineering design, including MCCs, power and lighting panels, single line diagrams, lighting schedules and layouts.
• An Electrical Engineering Technology diploma from an accredited technical college.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering theory, principals, and practice.
• Demonstrated 1-3+ years in design and drafting work on electrical projects.
• Proficient in REVIT and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with ETAP, AGI 32, Navisworks is an asset
• Working knowledge of the CEC, IEEE, IEC, and NFPA.
• Comfortable in a field/construction site setting.
• Ability to work with others on large complex projects.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess a valid class 5 driver's license.
• Available for occasional work occurring out of normal working hours, including overtime.
• Available to travel within Canada.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees - chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities - we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create - our promise to both clients and each other!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.