Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University-of-Albert in Edmonton is seeking a qualified engineer to support the design and development of automated machinery for modular offsite construction. The role focuses on electrical schematic development, control panel design, and system integration at North Campus.

You will contribute to BIM systems, computer vision and machine learning applications, SCADA and digital twin infrastructure, and integrated Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows to enable advanced digital manufacturing and

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated machinery for modular offsite construction, including electrical schematic development and control panel design.
• Select components, integrate systems, and perform testing and commissioning to ensure reliable operation.
• Contribute to BIM, computer vision and machine learning applications, SCADA and digital twin infrastructure, and BIM-to-machine workflows.

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.