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Electrical Engineer II

  • Campbell River, BC, Canada

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 DOE · Full-time

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Pay
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 DOE
Job type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Poseidon Ocean Systems is a leading provider of engineering-driven technologies for the aquaculture and marine industries. Our mission is to deliver dependable innovation solutions that support ocean health and food production through cutting-edge mechanical and engineered systems.

Position Summary

We’re growing and we’re looking for an Electrical Engineer who’s excited to make an impact! Reporting to the EE Manager as part of our Electrical Engineering team, you’ll own designs from concept to production, partner with service and manufacturing teams, and watch your work come to life on remote coastal sites across the globe.

What we offer:

  • Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 DOE
  • Benefits: Company paid benefits 
  • Company Matching RRSP 
  • 3 weeks vacation

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Documentation – Produce schematics, wiring harness drawings, control‑panel layouts, and BOMs across the product lifecycle
  • Prototype & Validate – Build prototypes, run simulations, create test plans/scripts, and field‑test equipment at remote sites
  • Automation & Controls – Program and commission PLC/HMI systems; integrate sensors, VFDs, motors, generators, compressors, pumps, and oxygen systems; connect systems to cloud dashboards for remote monitoring
  • Troubleshooting & Support – Diagnose issues in PLCs, sensors, PCBs, and networks; work with production, service, and applications teams to improve manufacturability
  • R&D & Product Development – Research new components, develop next-generation products, and participate in design reviews to enhance performance and reduce cost
  • Travel – Visit remote sites for commissioning and troubleshooting as needed

Qualifications

  • Diploma/B.Eng. in Electrical or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Excellent understanding of electronic principles and industrial electronics
  • Excellent troubleshooting ability
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Organized, self-motivated, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
  • Driver’s license

Assets:

  • Industrial design for manufacturing
  • Mixed‑Signal PCB Design – Layout and testing
  • Embedded & Test Automation – Firmware in C/C++, scripting in Python
  • 24 VDC industrial control systems and protective circuitry
  • Industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Profinet, Ethernet IP, etc)
  • Basic networking knowledge (LAN, DHCP, Static/Dynamic IP)
  • Harsh‑Environment Design – Salt‑spray, IP66/NEMA 4X enclosures, corrosion control
More about this job

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will own designs from concept to production, including creating schematics, wiring drawings, and control-panel layouts. They will also program PLC/HMI systems and perform field-testing and commissioning at remote coastal sites.

Requirements

Requires a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with over 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong troubleshooting skills and a deep understanding of industrial electronics and electronic principles.

Skills

  • Electrical Design
  • PLC Programming
  • HMI Systems
  • PCB Design
  • Troubleshooting
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Wiring Harness Design
  • Control Panel Layout
  • Python Scripting
  • C/C++ Firmware
  • Industrial Communication Protocols
  • Harsh-Environment Design
  • BOM Creation
  • System Integration
  • Field Testing
  • Automation

Benefits

  • Company Paid Benefits
  • Company Matching RRSP
  • 3 Weeks Vacation

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Agriculture
  • Technology

Keywords

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Aquaculture
  • Marine Industry
  • PLC
  • HMI
  • VFD
  • Modbus RTU/TCP
  • Profinet
  • Ethernet IP
  • PCB Design
  • C/C++
  • Python
  • IP66
  • NEMA 4X
  • Salt-spray
  • Corrosion Control
  • LAN
  • DHCP
  • Static IP
  • Dynamic IP
  • Industrial Control Systems
  • BOM
  • Schematics
  • Prototyping
  • Remote Monitoring
  • Cloud Dashboards

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