Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Alberta is seeking an Electrical Automation Engineer to design 2D electrical schematics and 3D control panel layouts for automated machinery at North Campus, Edmonton. You will develop SCADA and digital-twin systems and translate BIM models into machine instructions, enabling advanced digital manufacturing and automated construction processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, hands-on experience with electrical control design, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical control system design and development.
• Experience with real-time digital twins, Revit/BIM and IFC data, and model-to-machine workflows such as toolpaths, robot programs, and nesting files.
• Proficient in SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks, EPLAN, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with construction practices and industrial automation environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop 2D electrical schematics for automated machinery.
• Create and maintain 3D layouts of electrical control panels, ensuring space optimization and compliance with design standards.
• Configure SCADA and digital-twin systems and develop Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows that convert building models into machine-executable instructions.
• Prepare and manage bills of materials (BOM) for electrical systems, including component selection and documentation accuracy.
• Assist with electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of automated equipment.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Automation optimization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

SolidWorks

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Revit/BIM

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of 2 years.

Location

This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Support the design and development of automated machinery for modular offsite construction through electrical schematic development, control panel design, component selection, system integration, testing, and commissioning. Contribute to the development of Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems, computer vision and machine learning applications, SCADA and digital twin infrastructure, and integrated Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows that enable advanced digital manufacturing and automated construction processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize automation processes, improve system performance, and troubleshoot operational issues.

• Design and develop 2D electrical schematics for automated machinery.
• Create and maintain 3D layouts of electrical control panels, ensuring space optimization and compliance with design standards.
• Configure SCADA and digital-twin systems and develop Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows that convert building models into machine-executable instructions.
• Prepare and manage bills of materials (BOM) for electrical systems, including component selection and documentation accuracy.
• Assist with electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of automated equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical control system design and development.
• Experience with real-time digital twins, Revit/BIM and IFC data, and model-to-machine workflows such as toolpaths, robot programs, and nesting files.
• Proficient in SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks, EPLAN, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with construction practices and industrial automation environments.

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).