Electrical Technologist
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical design or engineering experience.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
About The Company
A Canadian manufacturer with decades of experience designing and manufacturing custom electrical power distribution and control solutions, including switchgear, substations, modular buildings, and power-generation equipment. The company serves customers across mining, oil & gas, commercial and industrial, renewable energy, and transportation sectors.
Responsibilities
Location: Preferably based in South Okanagan, BC (hybrid/remote)
Satellite Office: Port Coquitlam, BC (hybrid/remote)
A Canadian manufacturer with decades of experience designing and manufacturing custom electrical power distribution and control solutions, including switchgear, substations, modular buildings, and power-generation equipment. The company serves customers across mining, oil & gas, commercial and industrial, renewable energy, and transportation sectors.
Responsibilities
- Prepare electrical drawings, design packages, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation for industrial projects.
- Develop single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable tray layouts, lighting layouts, and low-voltage system drawings.
- Design and support both high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.
- Perform electrical calculations, including voltage drop, transformer sizing, cable sizing, panel loading, and other power distribution calculations.
- Ensure electrical designs meet project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
- Use electrical design and drafting software such as AutoCAD and other engineering tools.
- Support the selection and specification of electrical equipment and materials.
- Assist with electrical studies, conceptual designs, technical reports, and project cost estimates.
- Support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and implementation of electrical designs as required.
- Work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and other team members to ensure electrical designs integrate effectively with the overall product and project.
- Maintain regular involvement with the manufacturing operation to understand how designs are built and identify opportunities to improve designs.
- Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
- Identify and resolve technical problems with limited supervision.
- Maintain a high standard of quality and take responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of work.
- Communicate project requirements, technical information, and potential issues clearly with team members.
- Contribute to engineering standards, procedures, continuous improvement, and the ongoing development of the electrical function.
- Stay current with relevant electrical codes, industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
- Travel to the Okanagan manufacturing operation and other project or construction sites as required.
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related electrical discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical design or engineering experience.
- Practical industrial electrical experience is required; residential electrical experience alone is not sufficient.
- Experience working with high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
- Strong understanding of industrial power distribution systems and electrical design principles.
- Demonstrated ability to independently prepare electrical drawings and complete design packages.
- Experience preparing and interpreting electrical single-line diagrams.
- Experience with industrial equipment, manufacturing, mining, power distribution, or similar heavy industrial environments is preferred.
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar electrical design/drafting software.
- Working knowledge of Canadian electrical codes, standards, and industry requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Strong time management and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Dependable and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
- Able to work independently without extensive training or day-to-day supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly.
- Team-oriented and comfortable working closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
- Motivated to contribute beyond assigned tasks and support the company's continued growth.
- Able and willing to maintain regular in-person involvement with the Okanagan manufacturing operation.
- Candidates located in the Okanagan/Kelowna area are preferred; Lower Mainland candidates may also be considered with access to the Port Coquitlam office and willingness to travel to the Okanagan.
- Engineering designation is not required; qualified Electrical Engineers may also be considered where their experience and expectations align with the scope of the position.
Location: Preferably based in South Okanagan, BC (hybrid/remote)
Satellite Office: Port Coquitlam, BC (hybrid/remote)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and verify electrical designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation for industrial projects involving high- and low-voltage systems. Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams, support equipment selection and commissioning, resolve technical issues, and contribute to quality and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, plus at least three years of relevant design or engineering experience and practical industrial electrical experience. Candidates should be proficient in electrical drawings and single-line diagrams, industrial power distribution, AutoCAD or similar tools, and applicable Canadian codes, and be able to work independently and attend the Okanagan operation regularly.
Skills
- Electrical Design
- Electrical Drafting
- High-Voltage Systems
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Industrial Power Distribution
- Single-Line Diagrams
- AutoCAD
- Electrical Calculations
- Equipment Specification
- Canadian Electrical Codes
- Troubleshooting
- Testing and Commissioning
- Project Management
- Technical Documentation
- Manufacturing Integration
- Problem-Solving
Benefits
- Benefits
- Bonus
- Relocation
- Paid Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Trades
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Electrical Design
- High-Voltage Systems
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Power Distribution
- Switchgear
- Substations
- Modular Buildings
- Power-Generation Equipment
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Equipment Layouts
- Cable Tray Layouts
- Lighting Layouts
- Voltage Drop Calculations
- Transformer Sizing
- Cable Sizing
- Panel Loading
- AutoCAD
- Canadian Electrical Codes
- Electrical Equipment Specification
- Electrical Studies
- Technical Reports
- Cost Estimates
- Testing and Commissioning
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Renewable Energy
- Transportation