Saltworks Technologies: Industrial Water + LithiumVerified Job Source

Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Richmond, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The role involves assisting in the planning and execution of electrical commissioning activities for advanced clean technology systems. You will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams to perform troubleshooting, system handovers, and provide design feedback to improve future systems.

Job details

Saltworks Technologies is a leading Canadian cleantech company solving two of the world's most pressing challenges: water sustainability and critical minerals supply. We design and build advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems for global leaders in semiconductors, mining, automotive, and industrial processing. Saltworks is a 2025 Technology Fast 50 company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner. We lead our industry in adopting and developing AI across our products, projects, and operations. Join us and build skills defining the next era of engineering and industrial systems. The role: Saltworks is hiring a Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer/Technologist to support the startup and delivery of advanced clean technology systems. If you're early in your engineering career and eager to grow through hands-on fieldwork, this role offers direct exposure to the full project lifecycle — working alongside experienced engineers at our facility and at customer sites worldwide. You will assist in planning and executing electrical commissioning activities, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to bring complex systems to life. Travel Commitment: This position involves approximately 50% travel, with typical field rotations of 2–3 weeks. Some projects may require extended stays of 6–12 weeks, depending on customer needs. Key Responsibilities: Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams to execute commissioning, troubleshooting, and system handovers. Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and resource coordination. Contribute to refining commissioning procedures and best practices. Provide design feedback to improve future systems. Represent Saltworks professionally at customer sites. Qualifications: A degree in Electrical Engineering, a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline. 1–2 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, fieldwork, or technical project support. Familiarity with industrial safety standards and commissioning practices. Exposure to electrical or mechanical systems, instrumentation, or process control is an asset. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a safety-first mindset. A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions. Why join Saltworks? At Saltworks, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real-world problems – designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies. Every team member contributes meaningfully, from early-stage development through field deployment. Saltworks is investing intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work. Engineering offers one of the longest runways for AI-driven productivity and automation, and Saltworks aims to be at the forefront of this shift. We provide the training, computational capacity, and practical tools needed for engineers and technical professionals to apply AI meaningfully in their work. We offer: Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance. Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. Collaborative, cross-functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes. Regular social activities and company events. How to apply: If you would like to join the Saltworks team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required). While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential. Kindly, no recruiters. Salary: Negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and alignment with comparable roles internally. #LI-Onsite Location: 13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 1-2 years of relevant hands-on experience. A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally are required for this position.