The opportunity:
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Electrical/Instrumentation Designer to join our team in our Edmonton office. In this role you will be responsible for design, drafting and construction inspection services with an electrical focus and for a variety of public and private sector clients.
What we offer:
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
- Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
- Matching company pension program, increasing over time
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Fitness allowance
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Mental health supports
- Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
- Generous paid vacation
- Paid office closure over December holiday break
- Industry leading paid sick time
- Parental leave top up program
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
- Active Young Professional group
- Formal mentoring programs
- Paid professional development hours
- Capacity building seminars
- Engineer In Training programs
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
- Company-wide social events
- Regular lunch-and-learns
- Community volunteer opportunities
- An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton.
- A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible.
What you’ll do:
- Performing electrical design calculations and analyze electrical systems.
- Applying electrical engineering principles and techniques to provide power, controls and automation engineering and design services for a wide variety of industries and clients.
- Developing and review single line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, control panel layouts, conduit routing, heat tracing, motor power and control schematics, and field wiring.
- Developing plans and details for hazardous area classification, grounding, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
- Developing specifications for electrical equipment such as electrical switchgear, motor control centres, and electrical back-up systems.
- Applying industry codes, standards, and safe guards such as the CEC, IEC, NFPA and client company standards to designs at hand.
- Providing support for inspection of electrical and control systems.
- Cross-discipline coordination to ensure that the multi-discipline design intent is met.
- Supporting the project team in development of design, documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
- Working closely with the Electrical Engineer and engineering group in recommending the best use of project tools to achieve project objectives, troubleshoot and resolve issues with the project tools.
Does this sound like you?
- An Electrical/Instrumentation Technology diploma or Engineering Design & Drafting diploma from an accredited technical college.
- Strong knowledge of electrical theory.
- 5+ years in design and CAD drafting of electrical projects.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Experience with Revit is an asset.
- Experience with ETAP, AGI 32, ElecDES, Navisworks & PanelsDES is an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of the CEC, IEC, and NFPA.
- Comfortable in a field setting.
- Ability to work with others on large complex projects.
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Comfortable working under and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Committed team player and the ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to travel within Alberta.
About Us:
At Associated Engineering, we're passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.
As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.
Our company culture is shaped by:
- Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
- A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
- We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!
What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!
Want more information?
- Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
- Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
