Controls engineer Jobs in Airdrie, AB

Summary

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer/Specialist to join our Power & Drives Business Unit in our Calgary Solutions Centre. Providing technical project support, knowledge and experience relating to power systems, the successful candidate will be a driven, self-starter who enjoys a challenge and is motivated to meet and exceed customer expectations. This role will report to the Manager, Operations - Systems, Software & Solutions.

Role and Responsibilities

• An integral component of the project team working with project management, engineering, and manufacturing personnel.
• Working with customers’ engineers to define functional requirements, managing customer expectations.
• Responsible for electrical aspects of the project; project scope includes but not limited to: Low voltage motor control centers (600VAC and below) Variable frequency drives (600VAC and below) Industrial electrical equipment buildings
• Supporting projects through engineering design, integration, commissioning and start-up activities
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable engineering and safety standards, practices, procedures, plant documentation requirements and methods of installation
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders ( PM, CAD, Manufacturing, Sales)
• Creating and maintaining detailed project records
• Contributing and supporting the development and evolution of design standards
• Understanding project management processes

Qualifications and Skills

• Electrical Engineering degree and eligibility to register as an or with APEGA, or, Electrical Engineering Technologist with eligibility to register as an or with APEGA is a requirement.
• Proven experience applying CSA electrical code standards to electrical equipment sizing including conductor, size breakers, motor starter components,
• Proven experience designing power and electrical control schematics for motor starters, VFD controls, power distribution
• Working knowledge of equipment ratings including voltage and short circuit ratings, industry regulations, standards and practices an asset
• Exceptional communications skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Entrepreneurial work ethic with a strong customer service focus.

Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test.

As part our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above. Close Date: October 12, 2026 (11:59 pm MDT) IND123 Requisition ID: 1768