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Electrical Engineering Technologist

@ Express Employment Professionals

Red Deer, Alberta

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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time contract Electrical Engineering Technologist for an organization producing heavy-duty industrial equipment. The role supports electrical system design, integration, troubleshooting, configuration and documentation across production and service environments. The posting states CSA-approved safety footwear is required and the work spans office and manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot, install and repair electrical systems in production and service
  • Configure system software and engine and transmission parameters
  • Publish and revise electrical drawings and technical documentation
  • Perform bench testing of electrical components

Requirements summary:

  • Engineering technologist diploma or engineering degree, or equivalent
  • Hands-on electrical assembly, testing and troubleshooting experience
  • Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
  • Strong attention to detail
  • CET designation considered an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-17
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

DepartmentEngineering
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer high
Licences & certificationsCET
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyEngineering Technology, Engineering

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Express Employment Professionals

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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

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Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
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Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Technologist

Department/Area: Electrical
Date Last Updated: April 2025

Job Objective

The organization is committed to innovation and operational efficiency, resulting in high production standards and strong customer satisfaction. The Electrical Engineering Technologist is a key member of the electrical engineering and design team, supporting the design, integration, and troubleshooting of electrical systems across production and service environments.

This role interfaces with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders including production and service teams. The successful candidate contributes to a collaborative, detail-oriented team environment with a focus on quality, reliability, and a “done-right-the-first-time” approach throughout the design and manufacturing lifecycle.

The organization values a positive and constructive attitude toward work. Expectations include punctuality, consistent attendance, professional and respectful interactions, and effective teamwork. Employees are expected to follow established processes while contributing ideas for continual improvement.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Electrical Department Leadership
Internal Contacts: Manufacturing Supervisors, Service Teams
External Contacts: Equipment Vendors, Component Suppliers, Customers

Key Responsibility Areas

Electrical Support

  • Assists with troubleshooting, calibration, installation, and repair of electrical systems in production and service environments.
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure electrical installations meet defined quality standards.
  • Supports pre-delivery inspection activities by addressing post-test deficiencies.
  • Provides mentorship and guidance to manufacturing and service teams on correct assembly of electrical components.
  • Demonstrates leadership in accurate and complete electrical testing following system installation.
  • Provides timely electrical documentation and procedures as requested.
  • Responds to internal support requests through the electrical ticketing system.
  • Advises on defective components and works with quality teams as required.
  • Performs bench testing of electrical components.
  • Participates in daily production update meetings.

System Software & Configuration

  • Configures engine and transmission parameters using approved documentation.
  • Loads and configures proprietary system software across multiple equipment platforms.
  • Configures third-party electronic devices according to specified requirements.
  • Assists with full system integration software validation.
  • Supports troubleshooting of system fault codes and warning indicators.
  • Maintains detailed tracking, documentation, and version control of configurations and changes.

Electrical Drawings, Documentation & Production Support

  • Publishes electrical design documentation for production use.
  • Applies revision changes to CAD drawings as required.
  • Produces component-specific interface drawings for custom applications.
  • Identifies appropriate part numbers and incorporates them into documentation updates.
  • Creates and revises guides, procedures, manuals, and technical specifications.
  • Maintains accurate revision control and document integrity across all engineering files.

Qualifications

Education / Certification

  • Engineering Technologist Diploma, Engineering Degree, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation considered an asset.

Experience

  • Experience with or strong interest in heavy-duty industrial equipment and/or manufacturing environments.
  • Hands-on experience with assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and components.
  • Familiarity with electrical tools and test equipment.
  • Related mechanical knowledge and tooling skills considered an asset.
  • Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical; familiarity with 3D CAD tools is an asset.
  • Experience contributing to structured documentation systems and published technical designs.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Core Competencies

  • Strong sense of pride in workmanship; collaborative and team-oriented.
  • Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
  • Ability to plan and manage daily workloads in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Works effectively within established procedures while identifying opportunities for improvements.
  • Builds trust within a team environment; eager to learn and actively contribute.
  • Ability to visually discern colours commonly used in electrical systems.

Working Conditions

  • Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to equipment, tools, and production-floor conditions.
  • CSA-approved safety footwear is required; other personal protective equipment is provided.
  • Consistent and proper use of required PPE is mandatory.

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