Power Engineer / Building Automation

Lethbridge Polytechnic; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lethbridge is seeking an experienced Power Engineer/Building Automation to ensure efficient building operations. Responsibilities include maintenance of HVAC equipment, operation of building automation controls, and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a Journeyman certificate and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Free tuition for continuing employees

Free gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical operations.
• Strong background in electrical, HVAC, and control systems.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct heating plant daily inspections and chemical additions.
• Operate and monitor Building Automation Controls systems.
• Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Assist other mechanical trades staff as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Mechanical operations experience

Electrical systems knowledge

HVAC expertise

Building automation controls experience

Computer skills

Education

Journeyman Plumber or Electrician certificate

5th Class Power Engineer Certificate

Job description

Overview

Lethbridge Polytechnic is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Power Engineer/Building Automation. This role is integral in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for students and employees. The main responsibilities are to ensure proper maintenance of all building HVAC equipment and systems including but not limited to boilers, air handling units, pumps, etc. They will also operate and maintain the building automation controls system and implement new installation upgrades to the Controls systems including running control wiring, adding controllers, actuators, thermostats and programming of the field devices and servers.

Responsibilities

• Heating plant daily inspections. This includes water tests and chemical additions to the boiler systems and closed loops. Inspect and adjust other related mechanical equipment. Record all pertinent and lawful information in the appropriate areas. Respond to heating, ventilation, air conditioning calls. Analyze and develop a plan of action to resolve the problem.
• Operation of the Building Automation Controls systems on the Campus. Monitor equipment, temperature, airflows, fans, pumps, VFDs, actuators, etc. Diagnose controls problems and adjust field components and/or software changes to rectify the issues. Operate the BMS controls station. Do daily checks, identify any abnormal situations with the systems for equipment and make modifications to control the systems. Enter time schedules. Deal with heating, cooling and odor complaints. Participate in design and operation meetings pertaining to the controls systems.
• Perform scheduled/preventive maintenance on all equipment. Examples: filter changes, belt replacements, VFD change outs, repairing pumps, replacing bearings, servicing boilers during shut down periods such as tube cleaning, refractory repair, checking controls, replacing safety devices and gauges.
• Assisting other mechanical trades staff and material handling. Responsible to participate in on-call rotation and on-call weekend rotation.
• Participation in on-call rotation as part of the successful candidate scope.

Qualifications

• Education: Journeyman Plumber or Journeyman Electrician certificate
• Minimum 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in mechanical operations, with a strong background in electrical, HVAC, and controls
• Computer skills: Proficiency with Windows-based systems and the Microsoft Office suite
• License: Unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Salary: AUPE Class Level 11 Step 1; starting from $64,985.12 to $76,870.35 per annum.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including flexible health and wellness spending accounts
• Employee and family assistance program
• Generous vacation time, including extended break at Christmas
• Free tuition for continuing employees taking LP courses and 50% discount for spouse and dependents
• Free gym membership
• On-campus clinic
• Professional development opportunities

Posting Details

• Posting Number: P25-00638
• Open Date: 09/05/2025
• Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

EEO statement: Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices.

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