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Electrical Engineer / System Integrator
@ Canal
North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Overview
Canal is hiring a full-time Electrical Engineer / System Integrator to design, integrate and document marine electrical and control systems. The role produces drawings, specifications and analyses for projects, supports project leadership and business development, and accepts candidates at levels 1 to 4 based on experience. A valid driver's licence is required and occasional travel to shipyards and client sites may be needed.
Responsibilities:
- Design and integrate marine electrical systems
- Produce single line diagrams, schematics and load analyses
- Guide suppliers and subcontractors on electrical design
- Support project technical reviews and reporting
- Assist with technical proposals and client engagement
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in electrical engineering or related field
- Experience designing electrical generation, distribution or SCADA systems
- Experience in the marine industry is an asset
- AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or CADMATIC experience is an asset
- P.Eng or PMP designation is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Project Management Professional (PMP) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Related engineering field |
| Security clearance | Reliability status |
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| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Job description
Job Summary
Reporting to a Discipline Lead, Engineers / System Integrators participate in the design, development, implementation and documentation of marine systems and solutions. This role is accountable to gather and analyze technical information (including product data sheets, measurements and functional descriptions) to produce engineering designs, drawings, recommendations and instructions for project stakeholders. As a part of a discipline team, Engineers / System Integrators will contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and the documentation of processes and practices to ensure standardization and quality control. Engineers / System Integrators may be called upon to provide project leadership, offering technical advice and guidance as well as assigning work to other technical resources. At times, this role will support business development activities through assisting with technical proposals/bids and by identifying new opportunities with existing clients.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical engineering or a related field
Designation as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or Professional Project Manager (PMP) is an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
This role accepts Engineers / System Integrators / Designers / Techs with varying levels of experience. New hires are placed in appropriate Levels (1 – 4) based on their knowledge, skills and experience.
Provides engineering and design expertise for marine vessels; advances technical breadth and aptitude and applies knowledge and skills across the disciplines of: Power, Controls, Integration, Build and Design toward the execution of projects.
Special Requirements
Reporting to a Discipline Lead, Engineers / System Integrators participate in the design, development, implementation and documentation of marine systems and solutions. This role is accountable to gather and analyze technical information (including product data sheets, measurements and functional descriptions) to produce engineering designs, drawings, recommendations and instructions for project stakeholders. As a part of a discipline team, Engineers / System Integrators will contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and the documentation of processes and practices to ensure standardization and quality control. Engineers / System Integrators may be called upon to provide project leadership, offering technical advice and guidance as well as assigning work to other technical resources. At times, this role will support business development activities through assisting with technical proposals/bids and by identifying new opportunities with existing clients.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical engineering or a related field
Designation as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or Professional Project Manager (PMP) is an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
This role accepts Engineers / System Integrators / Designers / Techs with varying levels of experience. New hires are placed in appropriate Levels (1 – 4) based on their knowledge, skills and experience.
- Experience in the design, development and implementation of electrical generation, distribution and/or conversion systems, SCADA systems, integrated platform systems, associated technologies and/or system integration
- Experience in the marine industry is an asset
- Technical project management or coordination experience is an asset
- Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, CADMATIC or similar is an asset
- Analytical problem solving and decision-making
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and across multiple projects
- Ability to manage a diverse workload while prioritizing time and resources
- Effective communication, interpersonal and customer relation skills
- Proficiency at the intermediate level in the use of MS Office products, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Provides engineering and design expertise for marine vessels; advances technical breadth and aptitude and applies knowledge and skills across the disciplines of: Power, Controls, Integration, Build and Design toward the execution of projects.
- Deliver on the design, development, integration and documentation of marine systems
- Ensure that engineering deliverables meet regulatory standards, contract and client requirements
- Produce design documents that include but are not limited to single line diagrams, electrical schematics, electrical load analysis, equipment arrangements, cable specification, interface control documents, short circuit / coordination / arc flash analysis, reports and surveys
- Develop material specifications and bills of material in accordance with client strategies and requirements
- Provide guidance and direction to suppliers and subcontractors related to electrical systems design, achieving contract, cost and schedule performance
- Communicate with production and installation workers to clarify design details and receive feedback for improvements
- Integrate multiple systems into a cohesive and reliable marine architecture
- Interface with a supportive project management function through regularly collaborating with the project management team for project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring / controlling and closing of projects ensuring timely and efficient project execution
- Actively contribute to project reporting needs including communicating task status and progression through deliverables
- Contribute to project technical reviews ensuring all designs meet industry regulations and client specifications; liaise with production personnel to clarify design details and implement feedback
- Engage with clients as needed, supporting technical discussions and design reviews; supporting procurement with technical specifications and vendor evaluations, as needed
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, templates, design libraries, tools and processes related to the assigned discipline, including those required for efficient transfer of data between design products and across disciplines
- Support the Quality function in developing and maintaining quality control and assurance procedures for related services and deliverables
- Provide technical illustrations for documentation and manuals
- Complete work in alignment to developed standards and procedures
- Collaborate with members of the business development team to build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients as required; participate in understanding technical requirements and aligning them with our services
- Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, bids and RFP responses in collaboration with internal colleagues
- Represent Canal at industry conferences, trade shows and networking events as required to promote brand visibility and generate leads
Special Requirements
- A valid driver’s license is required
- Occasional travel may be required to Canal, design partners, vendors and client sites including shipyards and industry events
- Canal Marine and Industrial Inc. employees strive to enable the strategic priorities of the organization through completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating company values.
- Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate may be required to obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance and/or registration under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP). Candidates will be asked about their eligibility to meet Government of Canada requirements.
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