Electrical Engineer
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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The opportunity
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will work with engineers and other technologists to provide design, drafting, programming, and inspection services with an Electrical focus and for a variety of public and private sector clients.
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
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Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will work with engineers and other technologists to provide design, drafting, programming, and inspection services with an Electrical focus and for a variety of public and private sector clients.
What We Offer
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
- Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
- 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
- An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton
- A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible
- Performing design calculations to size and select electrical components and analyze systems.
- Applying electrical engineering principles and techniques to provide electrical engineering and design services for a wide variety of industries and clients.
- Developing and reviewing single line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, control panel layouts, conduit routing, heat tracing, motor power and control schematics, and field wiring.
- Developing plans and details for hazardous area classification, grounding, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
- Developing specifications for electrical equipment such as electrical switchgear, motor control centres, and electrical back-up systems.
- Developing commissioning plans, control narratives, and staging plans.
- Applying industry codes, standards, and safeguards such as the CEC, IEC, NFPA and client company standards to designs at hand.
- Inspection of electrical systems and their components.
- 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.
- A solid engineering foundation: an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or a combination of education and experience that qualifies you for registration as a Professional Licensee (Engineering). Other engineering degrees will be considered based on your education, experience, and suitability for the role.
- Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee (Engineering).
- A drive for technical excellence and a desire to help make a great team even stronger.
- Strong knowledge of electrical theory, rotating machines, and electrical systems as it pertains to 600V and lower is a must. Experienced design work in 13.8 kV and lower is an asset.
- Five or more years of design experience on instrumentation and controls projects.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary mindset, with experience coordinating across disciplines to ensure the design works as a whole.
- Practical experience conducting field inspections and/or working with contractors is an asset.
- The ability to work effectively with others and contribute to the successful delivery of large, complex projects.
- Sound professional judgment, creativity, and an innovative approach to solving engineering challenges.
- Experience with ETAP, AGI 32, ElecDES, Navisworks, and PanelsDES is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office to support clear communication and efficient project delivery.
- PLC programming experience is an asset.
- The focus and adaptability to deliver quality work within tight deadlines.
- Sharp troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that help you get to the root of a challenge.
- Proven leadership skills that help bring people together and move work forward.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make technical ideas clear and keep project partners aligned.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to keep priorities, commitments, and deliverables on track.
- The initiative to work independently and the commitment to help your teammates succeed.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- The ability to travel within Alberta.
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!
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- Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
- Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report
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Responsibilities
Design and analyze electrical systems, select and specify components, and develop drawings, schedules, layouts, plans, and commissioning documentation for a range of clients and industries. Inspect electrical systems, coordinate design across disciplines, and support project teams in delivering technical documentation and reports in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Requirements
Requires an electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualifying education and experience, APEGA registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee (Engineering), and at least five years of design experience on instrumentation and controls projects. Candidates should have strong knowledge of electrical theory and systems up to 600 V, effective collaboration and communication skills, a valid driver’s licence, and the ability to travel within Alberta; experience with listed design software, PLC programming, field inspections, and systems up to 13.8 kV is an asset.
Skills
- Electrical Design
- Electrical Engineering Calculations
- Electrical Systems Analysis
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Instrumentation and Controls
- PLC Programming
- Electrical System Inspection
- Commissioning Planning
- Electrical Codes and Standards
- Cross-Discipline Coordination
- Field Inspections
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Communication
- Project Leadership
- ETAP
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements
- Company Pension Matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Fitness Allowance
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Mental Health Supports
- Paid Vacation
- Paid December Holiday Office Closure
- Paid Sick Leave
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Professional Development Support
- Mentoring Programs
- Social Club Activities and Events
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Design
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Electrical Calculations
- Electrical Systems
- Rotating Machines
- 600 V Systems
- 13.8 kV Systems
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Cable and Conduit Schedules
- Control Panel Layouts
- Hazardous Area Classification
- Grounding
- Lighting Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Motor Control Centres
- Electrical Switchgear
- Backup Power Systems
- Commissioning Plans
- Canadian Electrical Code
- IEC Standards
- NFPA Standards
- ETAP
- AGI 32
- ElecDES
- Navisworks
- PanelsDES
- PLC Programming
- APEGA
- Field Inspections