Job Description

Position Details

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Posting Information

Posting Number

CK53850P

Position Title

Electrical Engineer

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

FT

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Position Groups

Management and Exempt

Division

Partnerships & Investments (DV276)

Department

Facilities (DP156)

Department Name

Branch

Facilities (BR156)


Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Power our city's facilities!

Are you ready to make an impact across nearly 150 diverse facilities - from arenas and pools to firehalls and cultural centers? Step into the owner's representative role for a vast asset base, and help shape the future of our community's infrastructure.

The Electrical Engineer in Facilities supports the Facilities Department with the management of electrical systems for facility related assets to ensure safe and reliable electrical distribution systems. This includes both short and long term project planning, development, and execution alongside daily operations related engineering services. This position will be required to act as the owner's representative for a vast and expansive asset base, spanning nearly 150 facilities including arenas, pools, firehalls, administration, cultural, utility operations and other building assets.



In addition to the technical component, this position will be responsible for supporting the department's electrical Technicians and their associated maintenance duties. Also, this position will provide relief management coverage on an as-needed basis and is a key part of the Facilities management group.

Classification Summary - Union

Duties - Union

Results and Activities - Non union

Capital & operational project scoping & prioritization

Leads the prioritization of renewal for electrical assets, communicates priorities holistically to allow for prioritization within other systems and against other interests, prepares detailed justifications and reports Provides leadership, technical expertise, and consultation for capital projects related to electrical systems and equipment, including partnership with electric utility. Identifies, develops, and estimates project requirements for all renewal capital for electrical assets, determines expenditure type - capital vs. operating, and executes projects accordingly Supports the development of the annual, and ten-year capital plans using evidence-based practices including information from building condition assessment data

Maintenance scoping & prioritization:

Develops standardized asset maintenance procedures for electrical equipment including MCC's, electrical panels, automation, aquatic equipment, ice plant equipment, utilities, and other electrical components Within the asset management software, maintain and monitor asset inventory, maintenance procedures and costs to provide professional guidance Builds work plans for electrical maintenance utilizing current best practices including aspects of preventative, predictive and reliability centered maintenance models Quantifies and reports on reactive vs planned works, work order backlogs, service request resolution timing and other key performance indicators developed by the department

Technical advisory, strategic & continuous improvement

Ensures the department maintains regulatory compliance with appropriate regulating bodies/authorities, including Technical Safety BC Provides innovative professional engineering advice and strategic support pertaining to electrical assets including establishing electrical technical standards and specifications, design work and reviews, commissioning reviews, and project closeout support Summarizes and presents findings and recommendations from both internal and externally delivered asset programs to internal stakeholders, City Council and Partner organizations Support and align with the Strategic Facilities Master Plan and Strategic Energy Management Plan

Manage budget

Primary responsibility for the annual Facilities electrical renewal capital program, responsible for the potential execution of up to $4,000,000 annually Primary responsibility of the electrical preventative maintenance program which has an annual operating budget of approximately $500,000

Supervision and Management of Team

Provide technical support and guidance for electrical technician maintenance work Position will be required to provide relief management coverage on an as needed basis

Credentials - Union

Knowledge - Non Union

Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC and a minimum 5+ years related work experience, or equivalent combination of related education and experience in electrical field. Extensive experience in the technical design of HV, MV, and LV distribution systems including utility interconnections. Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code as adopted in British Columbia. Solid understanding of applicable building codes, CSA, IEEE, ASHRAE and other relevant standards. Working knowledge and experience of power studies, including short circuit, arc flash and coordination studies. Has additional training/designations from Project Management Institute or other related institutions. This position requires extensive knowledge in facilities engineering, operations and maintenance to ensure that facility electrical-related assets are maintained to an acceptable standard.

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Leadership; ability to analyze technical information and review designs; conduct field reviews; creativity / problem solving; understanding of asset management and program development; conduct research and write comprehensive reports; knowledge of local government processes, legislation and bylaws; experience with public and stakeholder engagement; and excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Competencies

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Additional Hiring Information

The annual salary for this position ranges from $119,800 to $139,700, depending on qualifications and experience. Most candidates can expect to start in the lower to mid-range of this scale, with opportunities for salary growth based on performance and tenure. We offer progressive employment practices and a great work environment. This is an exempt position that offers a competitive salary, employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada's top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community's diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

$119,800 to $139,700 annually

Posting Date

12/17/2025

Closing Date

01/09/2026

Days of Work

Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

7

Hours of Work

8 am to 4 pm

Work Location

WINDSOR ROAD

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Documents Needed to Apply

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Required Documents

Resume

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Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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