electrical engineer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Engineering firm

Tasks

• Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and distribution networks
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
• Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes
• Design and develop power equipment and systems

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Type of service and repair

• Distributed control system (DCS)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Business intelligence
• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Area of work experience

• Design
• Project management
• Project planning
• Specification or technical writing
• Engineering professional and construction management (EPCM)
• Testing and evaluation

Area of specialization

• Electrical
• Power generation, transmission or distribution
• Control system
• Electrical machines or transformers

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities