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Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Airswift
Calgary, AB
- Contract
Job Title: Instrumentation and Control Engineer
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Electrical Controls Engineer
ENERVAC INTERNATIONAL ULC
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and validating electrical control systems in compliance with international engineering codes and customer…
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Substation High Voltage Electrical Engineer
MCW Group of Companies
Kelowna, BC
We’re currently looking for a Senior High-Voltage Electrical Engineer to support our growing workload in the Kelowna and Kootenay regions and play a key role within our AGE Power team. You…
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Senior Electrical Engineer Power Electronics
Leonardo DRS, Inc.
NS · Bedford, Nova
Reporting to the Manager, Hardware Engineering, the Senior Hardware Engineer (Power Electronics) will contribute to the design, development, integration, and verification of…
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Lead Electrical Engineer
Worley
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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26-OTT07 - Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Ottawa
Jp2g Consultants Inc.
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Our growing Ottawa office currently requires an Intermediate Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate is diligent, hardworking, and team oriented.
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Lead Instrumentation Engineer
Actalent
Calgary, AB
- $80 to $100 CAD / hour
- Full-time
The Lead Instrumentation Engineer provides high-quality instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering services across large, complex industrial projects in sectors such as energy, mining,…
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer in our Dartmouth/Moncton office, you will work independently on small and average-sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the…
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Senior Electrical Engineer- Mission Critical Data Centers
Collabera
Toronto, ON
- $130,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer- Mission Critical Data Centers
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Electrical Project Engineer
City of Calgary
Calgary, AB
- $115,464 to $173,094 CAD / year
- Full-time
As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will lead electrical capital projects supporting critical infrastructure across The City's industrial facilities, primarily within the Water Utility.…
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Electrical and Electronics Engineer
UCAM
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
Position: Electrical and Electronics Engineer
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Student, Control Systems Engineer
Cameco Corporation
SK · Saskatchewan, Canada
- Full-time
Working at Cameco’s Key Lake mill and reporting to the senior process controls engineer, you will gain hands-on experience supporting industrial process control systems, including system…
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Student, Control Systems Engineer
Cameco Corporation
SK · Saskatchewan, Canada
- Full-time
Working at Cameco’s McArthur River operation and reporting to the chief engineer (maintenance), you will gain hands-on experience supporting or managing improvement projects related to…
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will grow your career through hands-on responsibility for mining and industrial power systems. You will own defined…
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
As a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will lead electrical engineering for complex mining and industrial projects while helping grow WSP’s local electrical…
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Electrical Engineer-in-Training (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Volunteer
As an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will begin your career supporting power and infrastructure design for mining and industrial facilities. With…
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Electrical Engineer-in-Training (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Volunteer
As an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will begin your career supporting power and infrastructure design for mining and industrial facilities. With…
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
As a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will lead electrical engineering for complex mining and industrial projects while helping grow WSP’s local electrical…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Vancouver, BC
- $52 to $55 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Electrical Engineer will support the design, development, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems used within complex industrial equipment and engineered systems.
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will grow your career through hands-on responsibility for mining and industrial power systems. You will own defined…
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Electrical Engineer-in-Training (Sudbury)
WSP
Mississauga, ON
As an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will begin your career supporting power and infrastructure design for mining and industrial facilities. With…
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP
Mississauga, ON
As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will grow your career through hands-on responsibility for mining and industrial power systems. You will own defined…
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP
Mississauga, ON
As a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will lead electrical engineering for complex mining and industrial projects while helping grow WSP’s local electrical…
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Principal Electrical Engineer
Worley
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Senior Electrical Engineer- Water
Stantec
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
We are currently seeking a passionate Senior Electrical Engineer to join our project delivery team: The same team that is tasked with delivering some of the most interesting and iconic…

Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Vancouver, BC, Canada

$52 to $55 CAD / hour · Contract

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Job details

Pay: $52 to $55 CAD / hour
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Dec 4, 2026
Posting language: English · French
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

The engineer will work closely with mechanical, controls, instrumentation, fabrication, and field teams throughout the equipment lifecycle, from detailed design and construction through testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for industrial equipment and engineered systems.
Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, BOMs, and supporting technical documentation.
Select and specify electrical components, including:
- Power supplies and distribution equipment
- Circuit protection
- Contactors, relays, and motor controls
- Sensors and instrumentation
- PLC and HMI hardware
- Electrical enclosures and associated components
Support electrical and instrumentation design across new and existing equipment.
Provide technical direction and support to technicians and electricians during panel assembly, equipment construction, wiring, integration, and testing.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and validation of completed equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues during equipment integration and system testing.
Support equipment startup and commissioning.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical system issues.
Collaborate with Controls Engineers on PLC/HMI hardware, I/O, instrumentation, interlocks, and overall system integration.
Work with suppliers to select components and resolve technical or availability issues.
Support standardization and continuous improvement of electrical designs across equipment platforms.
Maintain and update electrical drawings and technical documentation throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Top Skills

Electrical engineering and industrial electrical design
Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
AutoCAD or similar electrical design software
Industrial control panels and electrical component selection
Instrumentation and PLC/I/O integration

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Nice to Haves

Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automated equipment, process equipment, or engineered equipment.
Experience with electrical control panels and panel-level design.
PLC/HMI troubleshooting experience.
Instrumentation experience involving sensors, transmitters, valves, and associated I/O.
Experience conducting or supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
Experience working with industrial control panels or packaged/skidded equipment.
Experience working directly with technicians, electricians, fabrication teams, and other engineering disciplines.
Familiarity with industrial electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.
EIT or P.Eng. eligibility in British Columbia.
Experience supporting equipment through the full lifecycle from design fabrication integration testing commissioning.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $55.00/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.

Job Type & Location

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Description

The Electrical Engineer will support the design, development, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems used within complex industrial equipment and engineered systems.

The engineer will work closely with mechanical, controls, instrumentation, fabrication, and field teams throughout the equipment lifecycle, from detailed design and construction through testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for industrial equipment and engineered systems.
Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, BOMs, and supporting technical documentation.
Select and specify electrical components, including:
- Power supplies and distribution equipment
- Circuit protection
- Contactors, relays, and motor controls
- Sensors and instrumentation
- PLC and HMI hardware
- Electrical enclosures and associated components
Support electrical and instrumentation design across new and existing equipment.
Provide technical direction and support to technicians and electricians during panel assembly, equipment construction, wiring, integration, and testing.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and validation of completed equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues during equipment integration and system testing.
Support equipment startup and commissioning.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical system issues.
Collaborate with Controls Engineers on PLC/HMI hardware, I/O, instrumentation, interlocks, and overall system integration.
Ensure designs meet applicable electrical, safety, and quality requirements.
Work with suppliers to select components and resolve technical or availability issues.
Support standardization and continuous improvement of electrical designs across equipment platforms.
Maintain and update electrical drawings and technical documentation throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Top Skills

Electrical engineering and industrial electrical design
Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
AutoCAD or similar electrical design software
Industrial control panels and electrical component selection
Instrumentation and PLC/I/O integration

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Nice to Haves

Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automated equipment, process equipment, or engineered equipment.
Experience with electrical control panels and panel-level design.
PLC/HMI troubleshooting experience.
Instrumentation experience involving sensors, transmitters, valves, and associated I/O.
Experience conducting or supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
Experience working with industrial control panels or packaged/skidded equipment.
Experience working directly with technicians, electricians, fabrication teams, and other engineering disciplines.
Familiarity with industrial electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.
EIT or P.Eng. eligibility in British Columbia.
Experience supporting equipment through the full lifecycle from design fabrication integration testing commissioning.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $55.00/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.

Job Type & Location

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Responsibilities

Design and document electrical systems for industrial equipment, including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, component specifications, and supporting technical records. Support equipment assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, factory acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

The role calls for electrical engineering and industrial design skills, including experience with schematics, electrical control panels, component selection, and instrumentation or PLC/I/O integration. Relevant experience with industrial or engineered equipment, testing and commissioning, field troubleshooting, and applicable electrical codes and safety requirements is desirable; EIT or P.Eng. eligibility in British Columbia is also listed as a nice-to-have.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Industrial Electrical Design
Electrical Schematics
Wiring Diagrams
AutoCAD
Industrial Control Panels
Electrical Component Selection
Instrumentation
PLC/I/O Integration
PLC/HMI Troubleshooting
Factory Acceptance Testing
Commissioning
Electrical Troubleshooting
Root-Cause Analysis
Technical Documentation

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Industrial Equipment
Engineered Systems
Electrical Schematics
Wiring Diagrams
Panel Layouts
Cable Schedules
Bills Of Materials
AutoCAD
Power Supplies
Power Distribution
Circuit Protection
Contactors
Relays
Motor Controls
Sensors
Instrumentation
PLC
HMI
I/O Integration
Electrical Control Panels
Factory Acceptance Testing
Site Acceptance Testing
Commissioning
Root-Cause Analysis
Electrical Codes
Safety Requirements
EIT
P.Eng.
Continuous Improvement

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