Electrical & Security Design Engineer

• Pay Rate: $90.00hour, depending on experience
• Contract End Date: Start Date 2026-11-02 End Date 2027-11-02 (1 year)
• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
  
  

Raise is currently hiring an Electrical & Security Design Engineer on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description

Responsibilities

• Electrical, P&C & Security Engineering Design
• Execute electrical, P&C, and physical security system designs, including equipment selection, physical layouts, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform equipment sizing, cable type selection, and cable sizing calculations in alignment with project specifications.
• Design Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and conduct hands-on testing and commissioning activities at project sites.
• Collaborate directly with drafters, designers, and the Professional of Record (POR) to deliver accurate, compliant engineering packages.
• Technical Problem Solving & Standards Governance
• Conduct independent studies and analyses to resolve complex or unusual design and field engineering challenges.
• Interpret engineering specifications and recommend safe, reliable engineering solutions that support project completion and ongoing operations.
• Contribute to ’s engineering practice by supporting updates to technical standards and providing mentorship and technical guidance to fellow engineering professionals.
• Project & Operations Support
• Assist project and operations leadership in meeting safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Propose revisions to project plans and cost estimates, prepare progress reports, coordinate work schedules, and review/recommend contractor payments for completed work.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in electrical, P&C, and/or physical security engineering design.
• Proven hands-on background in equipment layouts, wiring/schematics, equipment sizing, cable selection, ITP development, and field commissioning.
• Working familiarity with CAD systems, drafting standards, and industry-standard engineering design/analysis software.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills suited for a professional engineering environment.
• Assets: Prior experience with engineering and drafting standards; direct experience in physical security system design for utility or critical infrastructure environments.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) for site travel.
• Education and Certifications
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or registered in another jurisdiction and eligible for immediate EGBC registration.
• Permit to Practice: Must hold an active sole practitioner Permit to Practice with EGBC (or have authorized coverage under an employer's Permit to Practice) prior to assignment commencement.
  
  

Additional Information

Work Location: Must be able to work on-site/in-office as required by the project team.

Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.

Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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