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Electrical Engineer

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Requisition ID: 41484 


Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

 

 

Main Purpose and Function

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for electrical engineering design work and serving as Engineer of Record (EOR) for street lighting and power distribution designs on assigned projects. In addition, Electrical Engineer will provide project coordination/managing, cost estimates, third-party design reviews, follow EGBC quality management guides and perform other duties related to City's electrical infrastructure and within responsibilities of Electrical Design Branch. The successful candidate will also work in electrical work related to pump stations, EV and landfill.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role include, but may not be limited, to the following:

  • Serve as Engineer of Record on internal electrical design projects
  • Electrical engineering design work (power distribution, street lighting etc.)
  • Review designs prepared by electrical consultants/utilities/developers for electrical off-site scope
  • Resolve electrical design issues throughout project lifecycle as required
  • Performs quality audits/control reviews of work developed by peers, designers and drafters
  • Assist in the preparation of the department’s specific standards and procedures
  • Provide estimates for the engineering budget and schedule
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that design services are provided within projects timelines
  • Explore and implement cost effective ways of delivering services
  • Provide management with project updates
  • Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer
  • Develop business cases and provide strategic analysis for new and emerging initiatives
  • Directly supervise electrical designers assigned to assigned projects ensuring that their work meet all regulatory requirements
  • Represent the City on other committees and working groups
  • Investigate, analyze and respond to 311 service requests/concerns from Citizens related to electrical infrastructure

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia
  • A minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience
  • Accredited project management training (e.g. PMP certification,  tertiary qualification) and/or construction management experience would be an asset

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, standards, and specifications, as they relate to the municipal environment (IES RP-8, CEC etc)
  • Working knowledge of quality management systems, ideally EGBC’s PGA
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills in a high volume and high stress environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work and think strategically, including experience with business case composition and evaluation
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

 

This position has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

 

 

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

 

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: June, 2024 

Position End Date: June, 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $97032 to $121294 per annum

 

Application Close: May 21, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

 

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