Electrical Engineer

Job summary

Design electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for water and wastewater facilities and other industrial projects, including site layouts, control and starter panels, networks, and equipment specifications. Prepare proposals and tender drawings, support contractors and junior engineers, conduct field reviews, and perform quality checks.

Job details

About the Role CENTRIX CONTROL SOLUTIONS is a Western Canada–based company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of control equipment across a range of industrial sectors. We are currently seeking to add an Electrical Engineer to our Kelowna team. The Kelowna division primarily serves the water and wastewater industry, while also supplying equipment to the mining, wood fibre, and oil & gas sectors. Your primary responsibilities will include Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Engineering for small projects such as sewage lift stations, fresh water pump stations, and pressure reducing valve stations, as well as medium-sized projects including water and wastewater treatment plants. These projects are typically supported by low-voltage secondary service supplied by an electrical utility (600 VAC, 120/240 VAC, or 120/208 VAC). The Centrix Kelowna office includes a CSA panel shop, a service and maintenance group, and operates as an electrical contractor. Working alongside our electricians, our Engineering group takes pride in producing constructable designs, including shop-drawing-ready control panel and starter panel drawings. With the range of services Centrix Kelowna offers, if your interests extend beyond EI&C design work, there are opportunities to get involved in integration and commissioning (PLC, HMI, and SCADA), OT network security, project management, and more. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with electrical, instrumentation, and controls industry experience. Start Date Jan 1 , 2027 #CCSHP Here's a Snapshot of How You'll Contribute to Our Team Design & Engineering Prepare proposal writing and related documentation. Perform site electrical design, including single-line diagrams, block diagrams/cable schedules, site and building layouts, conduit routing, and distribution equipment selection. Develop control panel designs, including physical layouts, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and terminal block layouts. Complete network design, including the controls network and external network access. Design starter panels, including across-the-line, soft starter, and VFD configurations. Select and specify instruments and related equipment. Develop specification and drawing sets in AutoCAD for municipal tendering purposes. Project Support & Quality Respond to contractor questions. Perform field reviews. Support engineers-in-training and junior engineers. Perform quality control checks. Who We’re Looking For Proficiency with AutoCAD; our engineers complete their own drafting. Familiarity with utility coordination, including FortisBC and BC Hydro applications and design. Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and CSA Standards as they apply to custom control panels, motor control centers, and hazardous locations. Experience managing multiple projects concurrently. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills. PLC, HMI, and SCADA experience considered an asset. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated confidentiality and integrity. Experience in the water and wastewater industry. A collaborative, flexible, self-motivated team player willing to travel when required. Why Choose CENTRIX? This is a place where you will be empowered to do your best work. We know that our people make the difference and we recognize and reward that. From health and wellness benefits to employee recognition programs, discounts, and perks, we’ve got our employees covered. Base Pay 80,000- 140,000 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location Market Competitive Compensation: We reward high-performance, team work, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset. Employee Incentive (Bonus) Plan: Our success is built on your success. We recognize employees for outstanding performance and the unique value they bring beyond the day-to-day, through our annual bonus program*. Retirement Savings Program: CENTRIX will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar to a maximum percentage that is based on your length of service with the company. Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits: Choose from flexible healthcare coverage designed to support all ages and stages of life. Employee Referral Program: Help us continue to grow our team. If your referral proves to be a successful hire, you receive a bonus. Learning and Development: Reach your full potential and career aspirations with training and development opportunities. Employee Discount Programs: Take advantage of discount programs offered by our corporate partners for items such as computers, mobile phone services, and more. Other perks include: Generous vacation/paid time-off allowance, career advancement opportunities, flexible work arrangements, paid time-off to volunteer, work boot reimbursement*, education assistance, stability of a three-generation Canadian-owned family business, family work atmosphere *For eligible employees. Centrix is committed to creating accessible environments for our applicants and employees. If you require accommodation or special assistance at any stage of the application process and employment, please contact us at careers@centrixcs.com with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential. Ready to build your career and realize your full potential? Apply now and join the flow! CENTRIX. Real People. Real Service. Real Solutions CENTRIX is a trusted independent Canadian control solutions partner who offers an agile, expert team of technical problem solvers, providing reliable access to innovative products and services for industry and communities across Western Canada. We provide measurement and control equipment to the oil, gas, industrial, and municipal market sectors in Western Canada. We also provide custom metering solutions and repair and service of various products, including meters and valves. Learn more about CENTRIX Control Solutions. Working at CENTRIX Means Being Part of a Greater Organization CENTRIX is proud to be part of the Deschênes Group, a family-owned business based out of Montreal, Quebec, consisting of 16 business units and growing. The Deschênes Group is consistently ranked among Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a true testament to the company’s commitment to investing in its people and in delivering the best experience to our customers and partners. 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What you’ll do

Design electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for water and wastewater facilities and other industrial projects, including site layouts, control and starter panels, networks, and equipment specifications. Prepare proposals and tender drawings, support contractors and junior engineers, conduct field reviews, and perform quality checks.

Requirements

Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, understand utility coordination, the Canadian Electrical Code, and applicable CSA standards, and be able to manage multiple projects. Strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, integrity, and teamwork are expected; water and wastewater experience is sought, while PLC, HMI, and SCADA experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Employee Incentive Bonus Plan
• Retirement Savings Program With Employer Matching
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Employee Referral Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Discount Programs
• Paid Vacation and Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Work Boot Reimbursement
• Education Assistance

Listed skills

• Network Design · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• AutoCAD
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
• Electrical Design
• Control Panel Design
• Starter Panel Design
• Utility Coordination
• Canadian Electrical Code
• CSA Standards
• PLC
• HMI
• SCADA
• Network Design
• Project Management
• Quality Control
• Technical Communication
• Time Off Management
• Equipment Selection
• Self-Motivation
• Access Network
• Confidentiality
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Control Panels
• Training And Development
• Electrical Codes
• Instrumentation
• Oil and Gas
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Network Security
• Low Voltage
• Microsoft Office
• Motor Control
• Motor Soft Starter
• Wastewater
• Network Planning And Design
• One-Line Diagram
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Valves (Piping)
• Proposal Writing
• Water Pumps
• Sewage Treatments
• Sewage
• Shop Drawing
• Screw Terminal
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Wiring Diagram
• Network Routing

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Energy
• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer (General)
• Electrical Engineers

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