Electrical Engineer – Vancouver, British Columbia

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
• Analyzing data, preparing reports, and delivering presentations on proposed and ongoing projects to internal staff and clients
• Mentoring and overseeing junior engineers and technicians
• 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
  
  

About You

• BS in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineering Registration (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration within 1 year
• 5+ 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
  
  

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
• Demonstrated knowledge of project lifecycle and ability to manage complex engineering and multidiscipline projects in the context of electrical design inputs and information requirements
  
  

What We Offer

• Annual base salary in the range of $95,000 – $140,000 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.