Entry level electrical engineering Jobs in Canada

Position Overview

Join Kiewit’s premier in-house engineering group, a diverse team of engineers and technical professionals working on multiple cross-border projects in the energy and generation industries. Gain cross-border experience and develop expertise in diversified industries including renewables, carbon capture, and hydrogen projects. We value our people and support a professional, collaborative, and inclusive work culture, ensuring our team stays with us through hiring the right people, training, and support.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of Burnaby, British Columbia with opportunity for flexible work options. Travel will be required on occasion, including into the US.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in the design of large power generation projects.
• Work as part of a large project team, including both in-house inter-discipline engineers and construction superintendents, to provide clients with the industry's best in engineering and construction.
• Prepare technical specifications and interface with construction partners.
• Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel, perform electrical equipment and construction proposal bid evaluations, and prepare recommendations for contract awards.
• Prepare electrical engineering designs, including layout, schematics, calculations, equipment sizing, and conceptual design, utilizing standard methods and project standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and company guidelines, providing suggestions and recommendations as needed.
• Ensure all designs comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality control measures.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to specify electrical components and equipment, ensuring they meet project requirements.
• Participate in meetings to discuss project scope, deliverables, and technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an CEAB accredited four-year college or university program required.
• P.Eng strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an electrical engineer in the power generation or oil and gas industries.
• Proficiency with basic computer operation and standard software tools. Should have completed some introductory computer programming courses, as well as the ability to use electrical department design software tools.
• Experience in field construction or startup power plant work is a plus.
• Previous experience directing junior engineers is desirable.

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Base Compensation: $103,000/yr - $108,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.