Maintenance Engineer – Electricity Generation Assets

Raise - find a more meaningful working experience; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid (2 days/week in-office)

Windows laptop provided for duration

Smart phone access to network

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is hiring a Maintenance Engineer for Electricity Generation Assets in Burnaby, BC. The role offers a rate of $83.66/hour for an incorporated contractor, with a potential T4 arrangement. The assignment runs for one year with a Start 2026-11-16 and End 2027-11-15.

The engineer will develop preventive maintenance programs, support asset management, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across generation equipment, working with SMEs, field teams, and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of relevant engineering experience in a power utility, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environment.
• Direct experience developing preventive maintenance programs or commissioning plans for electrical & P&C assets including diesel generators, low/medium voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, VFDs, batteries and chargers.
• Advanced ability reading single-line diagrams, wiring schematics and panel layouts to identify failure modes and preventive measures.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CAD drawing standards, strong written and spoken English, and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and CMMS familiarity.
• Practical exposure to power systems design and analysis software and to AI tools for efficiency.
• P.Eng with Proof of Practice and EGBC registration required when hired.

Responsibilities

• Design, refine, and implement preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply engineering judgment to resolve technical problems and develop cost-effective solutions for tasks and projects.
• Conduct risk assessments and work with senior engineers on complex challenges.
• Read and evaluate technical drawings and equipment manuals to identify failure modes and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate project and field activities, estimate costs, and monitor contractor progress and site quality control.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines, field crews, asset management, and regulatory teams to ensure program success.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Single-line diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P.Eng

Tools

CAD

CMMS

Power systems software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Electricity Generation Assets

• Pay Rate: $83.66/hour, depending on experience
• Contract End Date: Start Date2026-11-16End Date2027-11-15 (1 Year)
• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring a Maintenance Engineer – Electricity Generation Assets on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description

The Maintenance Engineer in this role will support the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs across electricity generation equipment. In this role, you will develop safe, practical engineering solutions, support asset management and safety initiatives, and collaborate with engineering SMEs, field teams, and regulatory compliance personnel to ensure generation assets remain safe, reliable, and compliant with organization standards.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance Program Development: Design, refine, and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment. Produce accompanying maintenance procedures, instructions, record forms, and spare parts strategies to maintain asset reliability and performance within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Engineering Solutions & Problem Solving: Apply engineering judgment to resolve technical problems, interpret specifications, and develop safe, cost-effective engineering solutions for low to medium complexity operational tasks and projects.
• Asset & Risk Management: Conduct technical evaluations, risk assessments, and independent studies. Work closely with senior engineering SMEs on complex or high-risk operational challenges.
• Documentation & CAD Review: Read, interpret, and evaluate technical drawings (single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts) and equipment manuals to identify potential failure modes and formulate mitigation strategies.
• Project & Field Coordination: Assist project and operations management by proposing plan adjustments, estimating costs, recommending contractor progress payments, and conducting periodic on-site quality control and monitoring to ensure design compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate across engineering disciplines, field crews, asset management teams, and regulatory compliance personnel to streamline program implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of relevant engineering experience focused on equipment maintenance, commissioning, and/or operations in a power utility, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environment.
• Asset Expertise: Direct experience developing preventive maintenance programs or commissioning plans for electrical and Protection & Control (P&C) assets, including:
  • Diesel generators
  • Low and medium voltage equipment (oil-filled & dry-type transformers, power circuit breakers, disconnect switches, surge arresters, switchgear, distribution panels, VFDs)
  • DC power supply systems (batteries, chargers)
  • Control, monitoring, and electrical protection components
• Advanced proficiency reading single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and panel layouts to determine failure modes and preventive measures.
• Intermediate MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CAD drawing standard familiarity, strong written and spoken English, and excellent multi-tasking and conflict resolution skills.
• Assets & Nice-to-Haves
• Knowledge/practical application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Hands-on experience with standard industry power systems design and analysis software.
• Practical exposure to generative AI tools for administrative efficiency or workflow optimization.
• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Engineering from a recognized university.
• P.Eng and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired

Additional Information

• Hybrid (2 days/week in-office required: Wednesdays & Thursdays; candidates must reside in the Lower Mainland)
• Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
• Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”.This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/