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Senior Electrical Engineer – Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia
CA$120,000 - CA$170,000/year
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Annual base salary in the range of $120,000 – $170,000 CAD per year depending on experience and qualifications
Flexible working schedule to allow for a better work life balance
Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental and RRSP match

About the role

About Us Krech Ojard & Associates, Ltd (KOA) is an engineering and consulting firm with projects located worldwide. With offices located in the US and Canada, our expertise covers Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, and Railroad Design. As a client-first focused team, we are involved in projects from the conceptual level through completion and beyond. We are always seeking skilled and adaptive people to become a part of KOA as we continue to grow and expand.

About The Role Our Vancouver Team is currently looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer that will develop a diverse portfolio of electrical engineering projects with a focus on the design, construction, and maintenance of complex electrical systems. The successful candidate will utilize their experience and expertise in the field of electrical engineering to provide solutions to a diverse clientele that includes multinational industry leaders. Your day to day will include:

  • Performing calculations related to the sizing and installation of electrical equipment including: MCC’s, lighting, circuit breakers, motors, transformers, wiring systems, switchgear, and grounding systems
  • Utilizing the National Electrical Code, IEEE standards, and requirements of insurers in the development of electrical designs at industrial and commercial facilities
  • Developing detailed equipment specifications for electrical distribution equipment, MCC’s, Drives, low voltage field devices, instrumentation, lighting, circuit protection, and power monitoring equipment
  • Designing power distribution and grounding systems up to 15kV
  • Developing motor and process control documents including loop and motor elementary drawings
  • Preparing proposals, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for engineering projects
  • Analyzing data, preparing reports, and delivering presentations on proposed and ongoing projects to internal staff and clients
  • Mentoring and overseeing junior engineers and technicians
  • Taking an active leadership role with design development and delivery of final documents for electrical projects
  • Providing oversight, sign, and seal design documents and reports developed by electrical staff members
  • Performing QA/QC reviews throughout the design development process
  • Working directly with clients to develop project options and alternatives, provide engineering guidance for project planning and development, field investigations, and critical issues
  • Collaborating with multi discipline groups within KOA to develop and deliver integrated projects

About You

  • BS in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineer Registration (P. Eng)
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering and design
  • Knowledge and application of the principles and practices of CAD development and creation of drawing packages at various stages of design development
  • Ability to effectively communicate and interact with Krech Ojard staff, individuals from other organizations, and client representatives
  • Experience supervising or providing direct oversight to engineers and design professionals
  • Demonstrated knowledge of project lifecycle and ability to manage complex engineering and multidiscipline projects

Additional Skills & Capabilities

  • Experience performing power coordination and arc flash studies and develop single line drawings using SKM
  • Experience with power distribution design up to 230kV
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI programming
  • Experience developing design packages, P&IDs, and alternatives from concept to issued for construction using AutoCAD Electrical or Revit software packages

What We Offer

  • Annual base salary in the range of $120,000 – $170,000 CAD per year depending on experience and qualifications
  • Flexible working schedule to allow for a better work life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental and RRSP match
  • Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
  • Team Events

Join our team and embark on a rewarding journey of professional growth and fulfillment within a dynamic growing company. To Apply, please submit your cover letter along with your resume by using the online form on this page, or on the Careers page at www.krechojard.com. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note to Applicants

Krech Ojard & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Submit Cover Letter Along With Resume By Using The Online Form On This Page, Or At The Careers Page At Www.krechojard.com, Or By Mail To

Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc.,

Human Resources Manager

227 W First Street, Suite 500

Duluth, MN 55802.

About Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc.

Engineering Services
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Krech Ojard & Associates Inc. offers Engineering and Consulting Services with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, marine, and railroad design capabilities. Market sector work includes mining, oil and gas, railroad, transportation, industrial manufacturing, power generation, governmental, and commercial facilities. Services include design development from concept to construction including site evaluation, selection and development. Providing integrated project solutions by leveraging technological advances in 3D scanning, modeling, and advanced design tools to deliver projects for clients requiring in-house expertise, including material handling, bulk material processing, transport logistics, railroad design and development, mining and manufacturing, marine facilities development, construction management, owner representation and project scheduling.

Krech Ojard’s main office is based out of Duluth, Minnesota, with regional offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eau Claire and Superior, Wisconsin; with Krech Ojard & Associates, LTD operating in Toronto, Ontario, and Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.