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Electrical Engineer-In-Training

  • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Full-time

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Brief Description

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) to join our Engineering team. This role focuses on electrical systems design, including protection, control, and electrical apparatus, supporting projects in the heavy industrial, petrochemical, and oil & gas sectors. Reporting to Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will provide engineering support and occasional field services, contributing to high-quality project execution and exceptional client experiences.

Engineering & Design

  • Apply practical knowledge of power systems and protective relays for industrial applications
  • Prepare Construction Work Packages, including technical drawings and supporting documentation
  • Develop early-stage engineering documents such as Design Basis Memoranda, Engineering Design Specifications, Layout Drawings, and Cost Estimations
  • Write procurement specifications for electrical equipment
  • Prepare bid evaluations, analysis summaries, and purchase recommendations
  • Complete technical reports and design documentation

Project & Client Support

  • Support project definition, planning, and implementation
  • Assist with procurement of specified equipment, materials, and components
  • Coordinate electrical inspection services
  • Provide regular project status updates to Client Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, and Team Leaders
  • Develop proposals based on audits, studies, and client requests
  • Interact with clients in a professional and courteous manner

Quality, Safety & Process

  • Conduct QA/QC reviews of outgoing deliverables
  • Maintain diligent document control within client and internal systems
  • Apply project management and quality control practices to meet financial and client performance targets
  • Identify and implement continuous process improvements
  • Work safely around low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems across diverse environments

Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams
  • Support, mentor, and contribute positively to team culture
  • Perform additional duties as required

Requirements

Education & Certification

  • BSc in Electrical Engineering with 1–4 years of relevant engineering or technical field experience OR
  • Electrical Engineering Technologist accreditation with 1–6 years of electrical experience
  • Working toward Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (APEGA) or registered CET with ASET with interest in pursuing P.Tech

Technical Skills

  • Experience with ETAP power system simulation software is an asset
  • Familiarity with electrical design tools such as ETAP, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or SmartPlant is an asset
  • Knowledge of:
  • P&IDs, loop diagrams, and single-line diagrams
  • Protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams
  • MV and LV power distribution systems
  • Electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, protection relays, and transformers
  • Canadian Electrical Code requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous locations

Professional Skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent time management and attention to detail
  • Ability to self-manage with a proactive, client-focused mindset
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
  • Positive, adaptable, and “can-do” attitude

Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in industrial and field environments
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and structures, and work at heights and in confined spaces.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and stoop for extended periods.
  • Manual dexterity and coordination to operate tools, test equipment, and electrical instruments.
  • Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and equipment displays, including color differentiation as required.
  • Ability to hear alarms, verbal instructions, and environmental sounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and flexible schedules, including overtime and travel.
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, flame-resistant and arc-flash-rated clothing, high-visibility apparel, protective footwear, insulated gloves, and respiratory protection as required.
  • Ability to safely perform job duties while wearing

Summary

Where Potential Powers Progress

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people - their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.

From our 40+ locations and a team of over 1700 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people - innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers - all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.

Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values

  • People: The core of our success.
  • Safety: It’s in our DNA.
  • Strategic: We forge our own future.
  • Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
  • Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package to employees who meet applicable plan eligibility requirements. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, RRSP with company match, life insurance and disability coverage, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Temporary employees are not eligible for company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check prior to being cleared to start employment. A drug screen and/or Motor Vehicle Record check may also be required based on the job responsibilities of the position.
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Responsibilities

Design and document electrical systems for industrial projects, including power distribution, protection, control, equipment specifications, and construction work packages. Support project planning, procurement, inspections, client communication, quality reviews, and occasional field services while following safety and document-control practices.

Requirements

Requires a BSc in Electrical Engineering with 1–4 years of relevant experience, or electrical engineering technologist accreditation with 1–6 years of electrical experience. Candidates should be pursuing P.Eng. designation or hold CET registration with interest in pursuing P.Tech, and should have relevant electrical design knowledge, communication and problem-solving skills, a valid driver’s license, and the physical ability to work in industrial and field environments.

Skills

  • Electrical Systems Design
  • Power Systems
  • Protective Relays
  • ETAP
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • SmartPlant
  • Electrical Protection and Control
  • Medium- and Low-Voltage Distribution
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Canadian Electrical Code
  • Technical Documentation
  • Project Coordination
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  • Client Communication
  • Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • RRSP With Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineer-in-Training
  • Power Systems
  • Protective Relays
  • ETAP
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • SmartPlant
  • P&IDs
  • Loop Diagrams
  • Single-Line Diagrams
  • Protection and Control Schematics
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Medium-Voltage Systems
  • Low-Voltage Systems
  • Switchgear
  • Motor Control Centers
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Transformers
  • Canadian Electrical Code
  • Hazardous Locations
  • Construction Work Packages
  • Design Basis Memoranda
  • Engineering Design Specifications
  • Procurement Specifications
  • Bid Evaluations
  • QA/QC
  • Document Control
  • APEGA
  • P.Eng.

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