Electrical Technologist in Kelowna

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical drawings, design packages, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation for industrial projects.
• Develop single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable tray layouts, lighting layouts, and low-voltage system drawings.
• Design and support both high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.
• Perform electrical calculations, including voltage drop, transformer sizing, cable sizing, panel loading, and other power distribution calculations.
• Ensure electrical designs meet project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
• Use electrical design and drafting software such as Auto CAD and other engineering tools.
• Support the selection and specification of electrical equipment and materials.
• Assist with electrical studies, conceptual designs, technical reports, and project cost estimates.
• Support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and implementation of electrical designs as required.
• Work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and other team members to ensure electrical designs integrate effectively with the overall product and project.
• Maintain regular involvement with the manufacturing operation to understand how designs are built and identify opportunities to improve designs.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Identify and resolve technical problems with limited supervision.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and take responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of work.
• Communicate project requirements, technical information, and potential issues clearly with team members.
• Contribute to engineering standards, procedures, continuous improvement, and the ongoing development of the electrical function.
• Stay current with relevant electrical codes, industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Travel to the Okanagan manufacturing operation and other project or construction sites as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related electrical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical design or engineering experience.
• Practical industrial electrical experience is required; residential electrical experience alone is not sufficient.
• Experience working with high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial power distribution systems and electrical design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare electrical drawings and complete design packages.
• Experience preparing and interpreting electrical single-line diagrams.
• Experience with industrial equipment, manufacturing, mining, power distribution, or similar heavy industrial environments is preferred.
• Experience using Auto CAD or similar electrical design/drafting software.
• Working knowledge of Canadian electrical codes, standards, and industry requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong time management and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Dependable and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Able to work independently without extensive training or day-to-day supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Team-oriented and comfortable working closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Motivated to contribute beyond assigned tasks and support the company's continued growth.
• Able and willing to maintain regular in-person involvement with the Okanagan manufacturing operation.
• Candidates located in the Okanagan/Kelowna area are preferred; Lower Mainland candidates may also be considered with access to the Port Coquitlam office and willingness to travel to the Okanagan.
• Engineering designation is not required; qualified Electrical Engineers may also be considered where their experience and expectations align with the scope of the position.
• Satellite Office: Port Coquitlam, BC (hybrid/remote)
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