Junior Electrical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger • Vancouver, BC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Klohn Crippen Berger’s Power and Transportation Business Unit, based in Vancouver, provides engineering and environmental services through five integrated groups; Hydro, Marine, Transportation, GeoStructures and Resource Sector. The Power and Transportation Business Unit is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to join Klohn Crippen Berger and to participate in various utility, mining, and infrastructure projects. This position offers an excellent opportunity within the company to become a key member of our electrical, protection and controls design team while working closely with our other experienced engineers. You will be a part of a dynamic company that strives to ensure both employee and client satisfaction through successful implementation of our clients’ projects. A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn will be key. The role of a Junior Electrical Engineer comes with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our tag line “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. In broad terms, KCB’s primary differentiators are: our global reputation for technical excellence, our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities, our creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams, our size, large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name, everyone maintains a technical focus.

Requirements

• 4+ year electrical engineering degree from a recognized Canadian university or equivalent with eligibility to register as an EIT with EGBC.
• 0 – 2 years engineering work experience. New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Strong technical writing abilities.
• Flexibility to travel and work in the field.
• Possess a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at utility or industrial facilities is an asset.
• Able to read and interpret industry standards including CSA, IEEE and NEMA.
• Capable of understanding other engineering disciplines and how they fit together within a multi-discipline project team.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical equipment within industrial and utility facilities including: generators, low/medium voltage switchgear, transformers, motors and motor control centers, diesel generators, control panels, indoor and outdoor lighting, cables and cable raceway systems, grounding.
• Perform engineering calculations, including: load flow and voltage drop, circuit breaker and fuse coordination, short-circuit and arc flash, motor starting, battery sizing, cable sizing, pulling tension, and raceway fill, lighting levels, lightning protection, grounding, step and touch potentials.
• Prepare detailed drawings including: single line diagrams, equipment layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams, grounding risers.
• Review of technical submissions from vendors and contractors.
• Support construction as an engineer working in the field for up to several weeks at a time.
• Participate in testing and commissioning.
• Write reports and present results.
• Ensure work is compliant with Klohn Crippen Berger’s Integrated Management System.
• Work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• May be required to work on the following types of projects: Hydroelectric facilities, dams, and reservoirs; Oil sands and Shale Gas energy projects; Pipeline infrastructure; Mining infrastructure including tailings disposal facilities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Commitment to global ESG standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees