Posted 16 days ago
Electrical Engineer
@ Domtar Products
British Columbia
Overview
Domtar is hiring an Intermediate Electrical Engineer at its Skookumchuck, British Columbia pulp mill on a full-time permanent basis. The role manages capital and expense projects, performs electrical and control system engineering, and supports energy and power generation work while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. The posting requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, 6+ years of industrial experience, and a P.Eng. designation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage capital and expense projects from concept to implementation
- Perform electrical engineering design and analysis
- Support electrical and control systems maintenance across the mill
- Deliver engineering services for power generation and distribution
- Audit field crews and contractors for safety compliance
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- 6+ years in industrial or heavy manufacturing
- P.Eng. designation, preferably EGBC
- Knowledge of high- and low-voltage systems and industrial controls
- Experience with DCS, PLC and power generation platforms
- Familiarity with SAP and AutoCAD
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering |
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Domtar Products
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Full company description
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products. Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products. Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu. Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
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- Reported office locations
- 100 Kingsley Park Dr, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715, US
- 234 Kingsley Park Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715-6476, US
- 395, de Maisonneuve West, Montreal, Quebec, CA
- Business categories
- Business Development
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- Product Design
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- Other recorded names
- Domtar Products
- Domtar
- Specialties
- Paper Manufacturing
- Paper Distribution
- Pulp Manufacturing
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- Paper
- Pulp
- Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Sustainability
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Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Fort Mill, South Carolina |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1848 |
| Specialties | Paper ManufacturingPaper DistributionPulp ManufacturingPulp and PaperPaperPulpManufacturingForestrySustainabilityEngineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 158 |
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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Skookumchuck, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.
Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager, the Intermediate Electrical Engineer provides professional, reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and timely engineering services to support the mill’s ongoing operations and profitability. This role ensures compliance with all applicable quality, health and safety, and environmental standards, while delivering solutions that align with operational and strategic goals.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Managing or leading capital and expense projects from concept through implementation, ensuring effective coordination and results.
- Performing engineering design, along with document and data gathering, analysis, and processing.
- Supporting the maintenance and services of electrical and control systems across the mill.
- Delivering engineering services for energy-related projects, including power generation and distribution.
- Driving continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives through innovation and system optimization.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Actively participate in setting and achieving departmental safety goals, supporting the mill’s zero-incident safetyculture.
- Comply with all applicable safety regulations, instructions, procedures, and policies.
- Communicate with and audit field service crews and contractors to ensure compliance with the mill’s safety requirements.
- Identify and correct unsafe acts or conditions immediately to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintain full awareness of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and all organizational safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure all assigned electrical equipment/system installations and repair work comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Remain informed of and committed to environmental responsibilities, ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and best practices.
- Lead or support capital and reliability improvement projects, including scope development, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and execution.
- Develop cost estimates and prepare Appropriation for Funding Requests (AFRs) for instrumentation and electrical project scopes.
- Prepare detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs) for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), specify equipment or services for procurement, and prepare bid evaluations and contractor/vendor justifications.
- Manage contracts with engineering consultants, vendors, and contractors; review and approve deliverables; and Qualifications
- Support the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and adjustment of pulp mill electrical systems and control/instrumentation systems.
- Ensure parts, materials, and equipment inventories are in place ahead of project execution or field service mobilization.
- Assist in developing and implementing engineering standards, policies, and procedures within the department and across the mill.
- Provide engineering design drawings and accurate as-built documentation as required.
- Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure optimal electrical system performance, coordinating outages, power distribution, and service reliability.
- Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records in accordance with mill procedures and compliance standards.
- Conduct electrical fault analysis, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Support the operation and maintenance of steam turbine generators and mill-wide power systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
- 6+ years of experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment (pulp and paper, power generation, mining, etc.).
- Holds a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, preferably registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or able to transfer to EGBC
- Strong understanding of high- and low-voltage electrical systems, power generation equipment, and industrial control systems.
- Familiarity with steam turbine generators and plant-wide power distribution networks including protective relays.
- Experience with DCS and power generation platforms, including integration with PLC systems. Experience with ABB 800XA and Emmerson RX3i is an asset.
- Experience with low and medium voltage motor starters, and low voltage variable frequency drives (Mitsubishi A800)
- Solid knowledge of electrical codes and industrial safety regulations (e.g., CSA, NEC, NFPA).
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
- Demonstrated project management and leadership capabilities in engineering and maintenance environments.
- Familiar with SAP or equivalent enterprise asset management systems for work orders, materials, and reporting.
- Skilled in AutoCAD for designing and producing electrical schematics and layout drawings.
- Familiar with ION software and energy monitoring/reporting programs.
- Familiar with a power system analysis software such as SKMExperienced with production data acquisition/historian software similar to ParcView, used for monitoring and data acquisition in industrial
- operations.
Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
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