Senior Electrical Design Engineer - CAN-1004

PBX Engineering Ltd.; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

PBX Engineering Ltd. is seeking a qualified Senior Design Engineer to join the Municipal Utilities team across British Columbia and Alberta. You will collaborate with engineers to deliver complex electrical, systems, and software projects in a dynamic consulting environment.

The role requires 8–12 years in consulting, EGBC eligibility, and strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills. You will contribute to site assessments, design calculations, and documentation while

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent program.
• Eligible for registration with EGBC as EIT/P.Eng.
• 8–12 years experience in an engineering consulting environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Experience managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform client liaison and project management to support efficient and effective project delivery.
• Prepare construction-related contract documentation.
• Provide constructability reviews.
• Conduct site assessments and equipment condition assessments.
• Conduct site inspections, construction progress reviews, and field reviews.
• Prepare, track, review, and manage construction documentation (change orders, site instructions, shop drawings, QC forms, test plans, RFIs, as-built drawings).
• Oversee contractor quality control and testing activities.
• Prepare calculations and simulations; prepare cost estimates.
• Produce drawings; prepare specifications, reports, memos, and other project deliverables.
• Attend meetings; perform system commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Develop software; manage teams and mentor junior staff as directed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering

EGBC registration eligibility (EIT/P.Eng.)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PBX is looking for a qualified Senior Design Engineer to work with the Municipal Utilities team and other engineers in delivering projects in BC & Alberta.

About PBX Engineering

We are an electrical, systems, and software engineering firm, with offices in BC and Alberta. For more than 28 years we have diligently curated steady growth to build a successful company of over 150 employees.

Our extensive, diverse, and award-winning project portfolio includes infrastructure that positively impacts the public and the communities where we all live and work.

About the Role

Working closely with other engineers, the Senior Design Engineer will be a key member of the Municipal Utilities team, with responsibility for project tasks in the following areas:

• Perform client liaison and project management to support efficient and effective project delivery
• Prepare construction-related contract documentation
• Provide constructability reviews
• Conduct site assessments and equipment condition assessments
• Conduct site inspections, construction progress reviews, and field reviews
• Prepare, track, review, and manage construction documentation (change orders, site instructions, shop drawings, quality management forms, test plans, requests for information, as-built drawings, etc.)
• Oversee contractor quality control and testing activities
• Prepare calculations and simulations; Prepare cost estimates
• Produce drawings
• Prepare specifications, reports, technicalmemos, and other project documentation and deliverables
• Attend meetings
• Perform system commissioning and troubleshooting
• Develop software
• Manage teams and mentor junior staff, as and when directed

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

The preferred and required skills of a successful candidate are listed below:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology program or equivalent from a recognized technical institute.
• Eligible for registration with EGBC as an EIT/P.Eng.
• At least 8 - 12 years experience in an engineering consulting environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively deal with a high level of responsibility
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated effective project management experience
• Experience managing client relationships
• Eagerness to learn and a positive, professional attitude
• Able to effectively deal with a high level of responsibility and demanding work schedule
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
• Strong computer skills including good working knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where demands and deadlines shift frequently
• A professional demeanor

Compensation

The range of compensation for this position is $124,800 to $166,400 base salary per annum. This salary range is provided specifically for compliance to provincial legislation. The actual salary will depend on the skills, experience, and capabilities of the successful candidate relative to the role and may or may not land within the range specified above

Applications

Resumes will be accepted until September 21, 2026.

PBX provides equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. Artificial intelligence may be used to support screening and assessment of applicants. Our People Team reviews all applications to ensure a thoughtful, human-centred hiring experience.