Job Description

Junior Electrical Engineer

Vancouver, BC

Are you looking for an opportunity to...

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?

What makes us stand out?

Our tag line "Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge" says a lot about who we are. In broad terms, we think KCB's primary differentiators are:

our global reputation for technical excellence our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities our creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams our size, large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name everyone maintains a technical focus

Klohn Crippen Berger's Power and Transportation Business Unit, based in Vancouver, is seeking a

Junior

Electrical Engineer

to join Klohn Crippen Berger and to participate in various hydroelectric and water management projects.

What you would engage in:

This position offers an excellent opportunity within the company to become a key member of our electrical, protection and controls design team while working closely with our other experienced engineers. You will be a part of a dynamic company that strives to ensure both employee and client satisfaction through successful implementation of our clients' projects. The role of a

Junior

Electrical Engineer

comes with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule and will provide you with the opportunity to:

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 including: + single line diagrams, + equipment layouts
+ schematics and wiring diagrams,
+ grounding risers.
Review of technical submissions from vendors and contractors. Participate in testing and commissioning. Write reports and present results. Ensure work is compliant with Klohn Crippen Berger's Integrated Management System. Work well within a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate may be required to work in the field, and may be required to work on the following types of projects:

Hydroelectric facilities, dams, and reservoirs Oil sands and Shale Gas energy projects Pipeline infrastructure Mining infrastructure including tailings disposal facilities

What we require:

We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however require the following qualifications:

An 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 are welcome to apply. A valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's license Excellent written and oral English communication skills. Strong technical writing abilities. Experience at utility or industrial facilities is an asset. Able to read and interpret industry standards including CSA, IEEE and NEMA. Capable of understanding other engineering disciplines and how they fit together within a multi-discipline project team. Flexibility to travel and work in the field if required.

The salary for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.

This job posting has an expiry date of

November 23, 2025.

Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

Hybrid work opportunities Annual performance and salary review PSMJ's supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts Vacation policy that aligns to your experience Paid OT, and sick days Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives Commitment to global ESG standards

We are 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.


To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.