Senior Electrical Engineer - Traction Power

Parsons; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Burnaby is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on complex Rail Systems projects. The role involves performing advanced engineering tasks, utilizing CAD software, and providing technical guidance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of experience. The company offers a competitive salary range of $79,900 - $148,500, along with best-in-class benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tax-Free Savings Account

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience required.
• Professional Engineer registration may be required.
• Proficiency in CAD and relevant engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Extract engineering information from CAD drawings.
• Prepare engineering computations and designs.
• Review supplier drawing submittals and perform technical bid analyses.

Skills

Engineering techniques

CAD applications

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Ready to launch your career in Rail & Transportation! Parsons will help you to build your career on complex Rail Systems construction projects that will have a huge impact on the local community in Vancouver, Canada. We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on projects in Burnaby, Vancouver area.

Completes a wide variety of difficult engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within one discipline. The Engineer at this level is a fully qualified professional, proficient in the utilization of most engineering theories and practices. Some assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications. Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
• Extracts engineering information from CAD drawings.
• Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
• Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. Frequently interfaces with other Engineering disciplines as well as other departments.
• Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
• Reviews supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid analyses.
• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• Provides technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
• May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering related matters.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 8+ years of related work experience. Professional Engineer registration may be required.

Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $79,900 - $148,500

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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