Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer
- Burnaby, BC
- On-site
- Posted Oct 6, 2026
- 1 position
$110,000–$150,000 / year
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Oct 29, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
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Expired Oct 7, 2026
Original job posting
Design power distribution systems and medium- and low-voltage equipment, perform electrical system and arc flash studies, and prepare engineering specifications and project documentation. Support procurement, field testing, commissioning, and start-up while collaborating with clients and project teams.
Job details
Location: Burnaby, BC Our client, a well-established engineering consulting firm, is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer with 7+ years of consulting engineering experience to join their growing team in Burnaby, BC. Key Responsibilities Design power distribution systems. Perform arc flash studies and electrical system analysis. Design medium and low voltage MCCs and switchgear. Prepare equipment specifications, schematics, datasheets, and construction work packages. Provide field support during testing, commissioning, and system start-up. Support procurement activities, including vendor document reviews and bid evaluations. Collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver successful engineering solutions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC. Minimum 7 years of consulting engineering experience. Strong knowledge of power distribution, protection and control systems, and grounding design. Experience with 600V+ electrical systems. Proficiency in single-line diagrams and load calculations. Experience specifying and procuring LV/MV equipment and switchgear. Hands-on experience with ETAP, including short circuit and arc flash studies. Strong understanding and application of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). Excellent communication and client relationship skills. Ability to work independently while managing assigned project scopes. What's Offered Comprehensive benefits package. Diverse and technically challenging engineering projects. Full project lifecycle involvement, from concept through commissioning. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals. Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities. If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to work on impactful industrial projects with a collaborative engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Design power distribution systems and medium- and low-voltage equipment, perform electrical system and arc flash studies, and prepare engineering specifications and project documentation. Support procurement, field testing, commissioning, and start-up while collaborating with clients and project teams.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, EGBC Professional Engineer registration, and at least seven years of consulting engineering experience. Candidates should have expertise in power distribution, protection and control, grounding, 600V+ systems, ETAP, and the Canadian Electrical Code, along with strong communication skills and the ability to manage project scopes independently.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Technically Challenging Projects
- Full Project Lifecycle Involvement
- Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment
- Mentorship
- Career Growth and Professional Development
Listed skills
- Client Relationship Management · Preferred
- Procurement · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Power Distribution Systems
- Arc Flash Studies
- Electrical System Analysis
- Medium- and Low-Voltage MCCs and Switchgear
- Protection and Control Systems
- Grounding Design
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Load Calculations
- ETAP
- Short-Circuit Studies
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Equipment Specifications
- Procurement
- Testing and Commissioning
- Client Relationship Management
Job areas
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Energy
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