Electrical Engineer
- Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7-8 years of relevant experience in consulting.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm providing high-value engineering services to the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial biotechnology, and industrial manufacturing sectors, with 30 offices across North America and Europe and more than 520 dedicated employees. We are an independent company wholly owned by 45 of our principal engineers.
We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.
Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!
Electrical Engineer – Calgary, Edmonton or Lethbridge
This is position is available at either of the locations in Alberta
This is an autonomous role for an experienced Electrical Engineer who can take ownership of assigned projects from concept through completion and work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision, while still collaborating closely within a multi-disciplinary design team.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
The LAPORTE team
We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.
Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!
Electrical Engineer – Calgary, Edmonton or Lethbridge
This is position is available at either of the locations in Alberta
This is an autonomous role for an experienced Electrical Engineer who can take ownership of assigned projects from concept through completion and work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision, while still collaborating closely within a multi-disciplinary design team.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Independently modelling medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Conduct grounding design and studies.
- Interpreting engineering specifications, independently resolving design and field engineering difficulties, and coordinating work schedules;
- Developing, coordinating and preparing project specifications;
- Conducting technical research related to electrical systems;
- Co-ordinating with equipment manufacturers and suppliers;
- Participating in technical studies and preparing reports;
- Supporting development of construction cost estimates;
- Reviewing shop drawings for conformity with equipment specifications;
- Supporting positive client interactions and business development activities;
- Mentoring junior E.I.T.’s and providing training.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary design team.
- Taking full ownership of assigned projects, exercising sound independent judgment and managing your own workload with minimal supervision.
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7-8 years of relevant experience in consulting.
- Proven ability to work autonomously - managing your own priorities, exercising independent judgment and delivering results with minimal oversight.
- Professional Engineer designation.
- Professional work experience as an Electrical Engineer consultant in the agri-food, pharmaceutical or food and beverage industries. Other industry may be considered depending on skills and experience.
- Strong oral and written communications skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to travel to project sites
- Experienced in leading and managing design projects, proposals, on-site commissioning, and/or power system studies in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of local, Provincial and National regulations and standards related to electrical design.
- Good knowledge of electrical utility standards and design criteria.
- Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
- Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
- Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
- Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, PEO) covered by the company;
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
- Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. Personal/Sick leave of almost 1 week;
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
- Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
- Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement.
Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
The LAPORTE team
More about this job
Responsibilities
Own and deliver electrical engineering projects from concept through completion, including distribution system modeling, grounding design and studies, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and shop drawing reviews. Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams, support commissioning and business development, and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 7–8 years of relevant consulting experience, and a Professional Engineer designation. Candidates should have industry experience in agri-food, pharmaceutical, or food and beverage sectors, strong knowledge of electrical regulations and utility standards, and the ability to lead projects independently and travel to project sites.
Skills
- Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution Design
- Low-Voltage Electrical Distribution Design
- Grounding Design and Studies
- Electrical System Modeling
- Project Management
- Design Project Leadership
- Power System Studies
- On-Site Commissioning
- Electrical Specifications
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Shop Drawing Review
- Client Relations
- Business Development
- Mentoring
- Electrical Codes and Standards
- Utility Standards
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Childcare Coverage
- Employer-Contributed RRSP
- Hybrid Work Arrangements
- Professional Development
- Professional Fee Reimbursement
- Mentorship and Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Vacation
- Personal and Sick Leave
- Telephone Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Medium-Voltage Distribution
- Low-Voltage Distribution
- Grounding Design
- Power System Studies
- Electrical System Modeling
- Electrical Specifications
- Engineering Consulting
- Project Management
- Design Coordination
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Shop Drawings
- Equipment Specifications
- Equipment Manufacturers
- Site Commissioning
- Electrical Regulations
- Provincial Standards
- National Standards
- Utility Standards
- Agri-Food
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Food and Beverage
- Professional Engineer
- APEGA
- Multidisciplinary Design
- Technical Reports
- Business Development
- Mentoring
- Field Engineering