Junior Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technologist
- Markham, ON, Canada
Salary range of: $55,000 to $65,000 · Full-time
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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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Responsibilities
Design, draft, specify, and implement electrical and instrumentation systems for municipal and industrial projects, including power distribution, PLC panels and wiring, lighting, and instrumentation. Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, support design documentation and troubleshooting, and visit project sites for commissioning and inspections as required.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering Technology and 1–3 or more years of electrical and/or instrumentation design and drafting experience. Candidates should know relevant electrical and instrumentation systems and codes, be proficient in Revit and/or AutoCAD, hold a valid G driver's license, and be able to travel within Canada.
Skills
- Electrical Design
- Instrumentation Design
- PLC Systems
- Electrical Drafting
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Motor Control Centres
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Control Wiring
- Instrumentation Systems
- Electrical Codes and Standards
- Cross-Discipline Coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Technical Communication
- Site Commissioning
Benefits
- Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements
- Competitive Salary With Annual Reviews
- Shareholder Opportunity
- Matching Company Pension Program
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Fitness Allowance
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Mental Health Supports
- Paid Vacation
- Paid December Holiday Office Closure
- Paid Sick Time
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Professional Development Support
- Mentoring Programs
- Paid Professional Development Hours
- Social Club Activities and Events
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Instrumentation Engineering Technology
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Medium-Voltage Systems
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Switchgear
- Motor Control Centres
- PLC
- PLC Panels
- PLC Control Wiring
- Instrumentation
- Cable Tray Routing
- Conduit Routing
- Single-Line Drawings
- Heat Tracing
- Motor Power and Control Schematics
- Lighting Design
- Standby Power Systems
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- ETAP
- AGi32
- Navisworks
- CEC
- IEEE
- IEC
- NFPA
- Commissioning
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Electrical Codes and Standards