Electrical / Security Design Engineer
- Pay Rate: $90.00 hour, depending on experience
- Contract Length: 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
The Electrical / Security Design Engineer will support engineering, planning, and operations. In this role, you will apply your professional engineering expertise to deliver medium-complexity electrical, Protection & Control (P&C), and security design solutions safely, within budget, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities & Scope
- Design & Engineering Delivery: Develop comprehensive electrical, P&C, and security designs including equipment layout, wiring and schematics, equipment sizing, and cable selection.
- Security Engineering Specifics: Execute security designs (equipment types, layouts, wiring, and schematics), design Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), support site testing and commissioning, and assist with technical standard updates.
- Project Support: Collaborate with drafters, designers, and Project Owners Representatives (POR). Assist project management with safety, cost, quality, and milestone tracking, progress reporting, and schedule coordination.
- Technical Problem Solving: Resolve complex or unusual design and field engineering challenges through independent studies, analysis, and sound technical judgment.
- Engineering Practice: Contribute to engineering practices, develop technical standards, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineering professionals.
Qualifications
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant electrical/P&C engineering experience.
- Demonstrated electrical, P&C, and/or security design experience within utility, heavy industrial, or power systems environments, specifically managing medium-complexity projects from concept through execution.
- Proven hands-on proficiency in equipment layout design, wiring and schematic development, equipment sizing, and cable type/size selection.
- Practical experience delivering security system designs, authoring Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and supporting or executing on-site testing and commissioning.
- Familiarity with CAD systems, drawing standards, and standard industry design/analysis software. Our client utilizes Digital Sign and Seal Technology (Notarius subscription may be required).
- Demonstrated success working alongside drafters, designers, and Project Owners Representatives (POR), including providing technical guidance or mentorship to junior team members.
- Prior familiarity with BC Hydro engineering and drafting standards is considered a strong asset.
- Intermediate English communication skills (written and spoken) and proficient working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Education and Certifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline relevant to power systems, P&C, or security design
- P.Eng and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired
Additional Information
- 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.
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