Posted 12 days ago
Junior Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technologist
@ Associated Engineering
Markham, Ontario
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Overview
Associated Engineering is hiring a Junior Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technologist in its Markham office to design and document electrical and instrumentation systems on municipal and industrial projects across Canada. The role involves design and drafting, cross-discipline coordination, and site visits for commissioning and inspections. The posting states a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000, full-time, with flexible or hybrid arrangements depending on the position.
Responsibilities:
- Design and draft electrical and instrumentation systems to applicable standards
- Develop single line drawings, motor control schematics and PLC panel drawings
- Coordinate multi-discipline design with engineers and project teams
- Perform site commissioning, inspections and business development visits
Requirements summary:
- Electrical or instrumentation engineering technology diploma
- 1-3+ years of electrical or instrumentation design and drafting
- Proficiency in REVIT and/or AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of CEC, IEEE, IEC and NFPA
- Valid G driver's licence
- Available to travel within Canada
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Associated Engineering
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
Job description
The Opportunity
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking a Junior Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technologist in our Markham office. In this position, you will work with engineers, technologists, and support staff to provide electrical and instrumentation services on a variety of municipal and industrial projects throughout Canada. These services can include the design of medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems, primary and secondary switchgear, motor control centres, low voltage electrical distributions systems, PLC control wiring, PLC panels, instrumentation systems, lighting, fire alarms, and security.
Projects will include water and wastewater treatment plants, water and wastewater pumping stations, municipal buildings, airports, public infrastructure and more. You will visit site as required to perform commissioning activities, inspections, and business development. You will also provide support to other members of our team while working on a variety of projects in a collaborative team environment.
What We Offer
At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.
As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.
Our Company Culture Is Shaped By
Want more information?
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking a Junior Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technologist in our Markham office. In this position, you will work with engineers, technologists, and support staff to provide electrical and instrumentation services on a variety of municipal and industrial projects throughout Canada. These services can include the design of medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems, primary and secondary switchgear, motor control centres, low voltage electrical distributions systems, PLC control wiring, PLC panels, instrumentation systems, lighting, fire alarms, and security.
Projects will include water and wastewater treatment plants, water and wastewater pumping stations, municipal buildings, airports, public infrastructure and more. You will visit site as required to perform commissioning activities, inspections, and business development. You will also provide support to other members of our team while working on a variety of projects in a collaborative team environment.
What We Offer
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
- Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
- Salary range of: $55,000 to $65,000
- Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long term growth & success
- Matching company pension program, increasing over time
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Fitness allowance
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Mental health supports
- Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
- Generous paid vacation
- Paid office closure over December holiday break
- Industry leading paid sick time
- Parental leave top up program
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
- Active Young Professional group
- Formal mentoring programs
- Paid professional development hours
- Capacity building seminars
- Engineer In Training programs
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
- Company-wide social events
- Regular lunch-and-learns
- Community volunteer opportunities
- (insert office-specific key differentiators)
- Designing, drafting, and implementing electrical and instrumentation systems to applicable standards including sizing and selecting components.
- Applying engineering principles and techniques to provide electrical and instrumentation engineering and design services for a wide variety of industries and clients.
- Developing, specifying, and reviewing cable tray & conduit routing, single line drawings, heat tracing, motor power & control schematics, lighting solutions, equipment floor plans and standby power systems.
- Developing, specifying, and reviewing PLC card wiring diagrams, PLC power distribution schematics, PLC panel drawings, equipment schedules, equipment location plans.
- Applying industry codes, standards, and safeguards such as the CEC, IEC, NFPA and client company standards to designs at hand.
- Cross-discipline coordination to ensure that the multi-discipline design intent is met.
- Supporting the project team in development of design, documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
- Working closely with the various engineers in recommending the best use of project tools to achieve project objectives, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with the project tools.
- An Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering Technology diploma from an accredited technical college.
- Knowledge of basic electrical engineering design, including MCCs, power and lighting panels, single line diagrams, lighting schedules and layouts.
- Knowledge of basic instrumentation engineering design, including PLCs, instrument control wiring and programming.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and/or instrumentation engineering theory, principals, and practice.
- Demonstrated 1-3+ years in design and drafting work on electrical and/or instrumentation projects.
- Proficient in REVIT and/or AutoCAD.
- Experience with ETAP, AGi 32, Navisworks is an asset.
- Working knowledge of the CEC, IEEE, IEC, and NFPA.
- Comfortable in a field/construction site setting.
- Ability to work with others on large complex projects.
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Possess a valid G drivers license.
- Available to travel within Canada.
At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.
As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.
Our Company Culture Is Shaped By
- Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
- A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
- We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!
Want more information?
- Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
- Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
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