Electrical & Controls Engineer

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer / Technologist on behalf of our client to join a growing Electrical & Automation team supporting infrastructure projects across Western Canada.

This is a hands-on design role for an experienced EIC professional who wants to remain directly involved in electrical power and controls design, while supporting projects through construction and commissioning. The team is actively expanding its electrical capabilities within an established multidisciplinary engineering organization, giving this person the opportunity to help shape and grow the practice while working on an existing pipeline of projects.

The strongest candidates will bring a consulting engineering background, 5–10+ years of EIC experience, and a P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation allowing them to stamp engineering work. Direct design experience is critical; this is not a programming-only or design-review position.

• Location: Edmonton, AB preferred; Calgary, AB, Burnaby, BC, or Langley, BC also considered
• Work Model: Hybrid – up to 2 days/week working from home
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Complete hands-on electrical power, instrumentation, and controls design for infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and coordinate electrical and controls design packages, including drawings, specifications, design memoranda, technical reports, cost estimates, and procurement documents.
• Design power distribution, motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, generators, ATS systems, lighting, instrumentation, PLC panels, and communication networks.
• Support projects involving pump stations, reservoirs, water and wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater infrastructure, and other municipal or industrial systems.
• Coordinate electrical and controls requirements with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review technical designs and ensure engineering work meets applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Provide construction support including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, site reviews, troubleshooting, and deficiency resolution.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, testing, and operator training.
• Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators, operators, and internal project teams.
• Apply quality procedures to check designs, document technical decisions, and maintain consistent project delivery.
• Support proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and RFP responses.
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Electrical & Automation practice.

Qualifications - Must-Haves

• P.Eng. or P.Tech. (Eng.) designation with the ability to stamp engineering work immediately.

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Approximately 5–10+ years of progressive Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) experience.
• Strong hands-on electrical power and controls design experience – essential.
• Demonstrated experience personally producing electrical and controls designs, rather than only reviewing or managing work completed by others.
• Consulting engineering experience – required.
• Experience preparing drawings, specifications, reports, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable electrical design standards.
• Experience supporting projects through design, construction, field review, and commissioning.
• AutoCAD or comparable electrical design software experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams and manage several active priorities.
• Ability to travel for site investigations, construction support, commissioning, and client meetings.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, reservoirs, and stormwater systems.

• PLC, HMI, SCADA, historian, communication network, or systems integration experience.
• Experience with platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Omron, GE, Emerson, Ignition, VTScada, or Wonderware.
• Experience developing control narratives, alarm strategies, operator interfaces, data logging, and trending systems.
• Project management experience.
• Experience helping develop or grow an engineering practice or technical team.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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