Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer executes electrical systems engineering assignments for new construction projects. This role participates in all phases of complex design projects, including requirements decomposition, design preparation, supporting analysis, material selection and specification, engineering execution, and engineering close-out activities. The position focuses on electrical and electronic systems, ensuring designs meet customer and regulatory requirements while supporting cost-effective and reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and design support for electrical and electronic systems by preparing detailed design and calculation packages that ensure contract design requirements are fully met.
• Develop electrical design documents to achieve customer and regulatory approvals.
• Perform formal and informal trade studies to identify the most efficient solutions to engineering problems and to meet material budgets for assigned systems.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce material costs below established budgets while maintaining technical integrity and compliance.
• Develop material specifications and bills of material in accordance with established material strategies and customer requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge, analytical methods, and engineering analysis tools to support design decisions and validate system performance.
• Produce clear, detailed technical specifications, procedures, and reports, and present findings to project stakeholders as required.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplined and diversely integrated project teams to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.
• Analyze change requests, project plans, and design modifications to anticipate schedule or budget risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Work independently when required, providing technical guidance on testing, evaluation, and improvement of engineering outcomes.
• Apply knowledge of MRP, purchasing, and management systems to support material planning and control for electrical systems.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and document control systems to manage data, maintain records, and support project communication and reporting.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in a relevant Engineering or Naval Architecture discipline.
• 5+ years of post-secondary experience in engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Incorporated Engineer designation with a recognized, accredited institution.
• P.Eng. registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or E.I.T. status with eligibility to apply for P.Eng. registration within one year, preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and electronic systems and proven engineering skills, including use of analysis tools and analytical methods.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to gather, analyze, and synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy as part of collective decision-making.
• Technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, detailed technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Understanding and practical experience with AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of MRP systems, purchasing processes, and management systems.
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively across multi-disciplined project teams and contribute to integrated engineering solutions.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to provide technical guidance on testing, evaluation, and improvement of engineering outcomes.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking ability to analyze change requests, project designs, and schedules to anticipate and address budget and timeline risks.
• Commitment to maintaining a high standard of safety and following all safety policies and rules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant Engineering or Naval Architecture discipline is desirable.
• Experience working with diversely integrated and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with document control systems and engineering databases.
• Experience using MRP tools to support material planning and cost control.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite role.

This is a Contract position based out of North Vancouver, BC.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a Contract position based out of North Vancouver, BC.

This is a fully onsite position in North Vancouver,BC.

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