Electrical Engineer/Specialist (Power & Drives)

Job summary

Provide electrical engineering support for projects involving low-voltage motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and industrial electrical equipment buildings. Coordinate with customers and internal project teams through design, integration, commissioning, and start-up while ensuring standards compliance and maintaining project records.

Job details

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical. Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity. Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue. Summary We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer/Specialist to join our Power & Drives Business Unit in our Calgary Solutions Centre. Providing technical project support, knowledge and experience relating to power systems, the successful candidate will be a driven, self-starter who enjoys a challenge and is motivated to meet and exceed customer expectations. This role will report to the Manager, Operations - Systems, Software & Solutions. Role And Responsibilities An integral component of the project team working with project management, engineering, and manufacturing personnel. Working with customers’ engineers to define functional requirements, managing customer expectations. Responsible for electrical aspects of the project; project scope includes but not limited to: Low voltage motor control centers (600VAC and below) Variable frequency drives (600VAC and below) Industrial electrical equipment buildings Supporting projects through engineering design, integration, commissioning and start-up activities Ensuring compliance with all applicable engineering and safety standards, practices, procedures, plant documentation requirements and methods of installation Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. PM, CAD, Manufacturing, Sales) Creating and maintaining detailed project records Contributing and supporting the development and evolution of design standards Understanding project management processes Qualifications And Skills Electrical Engineering degree and eligibility to register as an E.I.T or P.Eng with APEGA, or, Electrical Engineering Technologist with eligibility to register as an C.E.T or P.Tech with APEGA is a requirement. Proven experience applying CSA electrical code standards to electrical equipment sizing including conductor, size breakers, motor starter components, Proven experience designing power and electrical control schematics for motor starters, VFD controls, power distribution Working knowledge of equipment ratings including voltage and short circuit ratings, industry regulations, standards and practices an asset Exceptional communications skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities. Entrepreneurial work ethic with a strong customer service focus. Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test. As part our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check. Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above. Close Date: October 12, 2026 (11:59 pm MDT) IND123 Requisition ID: 1768

What you’ll do

Provide electrical engineering support for projects involving low-voltage motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and industrial electrical equipment buildings. Coordinate with customers and internal project teams through design, integration, commissioning, and start-up while ensuring standards compliance and maintaining project records.

Requirements

Requires an electrical engineering degree with eligibility for E.I.T. or P.Eng. registration with APEGA, or an electrical engineering technology credential with eligibility for C.E.T. or P.Tech registration. Candidates should have experience applying CSA electrical codes, sizing electrical equipment, and designing power and control schematics for motor starters, VFDs, and power distribution.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Power Systems
• Electrical Engineering Design
• CSA Electrical Code
• Electrical Equipment Sizing
• Conductor Sizing
• Circuit Breaker Sizing
• Motor Starter Components
• Power Schematics
• Electrical Control Schematics
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Power Distribution
• Voltage and Short-Circuit Ratings
• Project Coordination
• Commissioning and Start-Up
• Customer Service
• Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Energy
• Security & Safety