Intermediate Electrical Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
The salary for this role is between $110,000.00 to $142,500.00annually. · Full-time
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- The salary for this role is between $110,000.00 to $142,500.00annually.
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Original job description
Department: Electrical
Job Location: Vancouver
Req Id: 682
Posting Start Date: 10/22/26
Job Description
The Role
We are looking for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team in our Vancouver office. In this role you will work within a diverse team, performing technical work as well as branching out into project management related tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage electrical engineering analysis and design of greenfield and brownfield projects across industrial, hydroelectric, commercial, and institutional sectors
- Ensure that all engineering design meets client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee the preparation and review of engineering drawings, studies, detailed specifications, technical reports, calculations and other key project documentation, ensuring that all the technical details are precise and meet project requirements.
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines and the project management team, ensuring that quality, schedule, and budget goals are consistently met
- Working directly with client groups including architects, owners and contractors and supporting building strong relationships with them
- Contribute to proposal development and work closely with the leadership team to expand the firm’s market presence.
- Manage and mentor junior staff
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering design (design and studies, data analysis, code and regulations reviews, design calculations, technical report writing) and project management skills (writing project progress reports, tracking budgets and maintaining schedules)
- Registered with (EGBC) Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia as a professional engineer P.Eng.
- Previous consulting experience is preferred
- Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE standards, CSA standards and other relevant engineering standards
- Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support are preferred
- Demonstrated electrical design experience in Power Distribution, Lighting and Controls, Fire Alarm, Communications and Security systems
- Experience working on various types of design contracts including design-bid-build, construction management and design-build
- Construction Administration experience including writing addendums, proposed change notices and site instructions is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required
- Ability to adapt to and meet the challenges of a variety of different projects from clients across different industries
- Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience working on muli-discipline projects
- Travel to project sites may be required depending on project/client requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be willing/able to undergo security clearance checks
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
The salary for this role is between $110,000.00 to $142,500.00annually.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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Responsibilities
Manage electrical engineering analysis and design for greenfield and brownfield projects across industrial, hydroelectric, commercial, and institutional sectors, ensuring compliance with client requirements, standards, and regulations. Coordinate project documentation and multidisciplinary delivery, work with clients and contractors, contribute to proposals and business development, and mentor junior staff.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 5–10 years of relevant design experience, project management skills, and professional engineer registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia. Candidates should have strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, experience with electrical building systems and multidisciplinary projects, and excellent communication skills; consulting and construction administration experience are preferred.
Skills
- Electrical Engineering Design
- Electrical Engineering Analysis
- Power Distribution
- Lighting And Controls
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Communications Systems
- Security Systems
- Project Management
- Technical Report Writing
- Design Calculations
- Site Investigations
- Condition Assessments
- Construction Administration
- Staff Mentoring
- Canadian Electrical Code
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Consulting
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Greenfield Projects
- Brownfield Projects
- Industrial Projects
- Hydroelectric Projects
- Commercial Projects
- Institutional Projects
- Power Distribution
- Lighting And Controls
- Fire Alarm
- Communications Systems
- Security Systems
- Canadian Electrical Code
- IEEE Standards
- CSA Standards
- Engineers And Geoscientists British Columbia
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- Site Investigations
- Condition Assessments
- Construction Support
- Construction Administration
- Design-Bid-Build
- Construction Management
- Design-Build
- Project Management
- Technical Specifications
- Engineering Drawings
- Design Calculations
- Technical Reports
- Multidisciplinary Projects