Job descriptionLocation Vancouver, BC
Overview Leave a positive impact on the environment through progressive design. Work in a close‑knit group of motivated professionals. Focus on continued growth and development. Develop your critical thinking skills. Develop a career that provides a mix of local and global projects.
About KCB Klohn Crippen Berger’s Power and Transportation Business Unit, based in Vancouver, provides engineering and environmental services through five integrated groups. The Business Unit is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to participate in various utility, mining, and infrastructure projects.
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 such as single line diagrams, equipment layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams, grounding risers.
Review technical submissions from vendors and contractors.
Support construction as an engineer in the field for up to several weeks at a time.
Participate in testing and commissioning.
Write reports and present results.
Ensure compliance with KCB’s Integrated Management System.
Work well within a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license.
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 welcome).
Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
Strong technical writing abilities.
Experience at utilities or industrial facilities is an asset.
Ability to read and interpret industry standards including CSA, IEEE, and NEMA.
Capability to understand other engineering disciplines and how they fit together within a multidisciplinary project team.
Flexibility to travel and work in the field.
Projects
Hydroelectric facilities, dams, and reservoirs
Oil sands and shale gas energy projects
Pipeline infrastructure
Mining infrastructure including tailings disposal facilities
Salary and Benefits Salary: $75,000 to $87,000 per year, based on experience, education, and skill level.
Hybrid work opportunities
Annual performance and salary review
PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability leading to above‑average bonus payouts
Vacation policy aligning to your experience
Paid overtime and sick days
Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well‑being initiatives
Commitment to global ESG standards
EEO Statement KCB is a global organization committed to employment equity. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.
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