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Professional Electrical Engineer – Vancouver, British Columbia Office

As an Electrical Engineer at Krech Ojard & Associates, you will be responsible for the development, management, and execution of engineering projects, including major design and construction projects for clients primarily based in North America. Reporting to the Engineering Manager or other assigned manager, you will provide direct oversight to engineers and engineering technicians, as well as coordinate with multiple disciplines, such as civil, mechanical, and structural, to complete projects efficiently.

Under the general direction of the Electrical Engineering Manager or his/her designate, the duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for engineering projects
• Develop preliminary design plans, P&ID’s, and alternatives for evaluation and further development
• Create issued-for-bid drawing packages and detailed drawing packages from preliminary or concept design packages
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and deliver presentations on proposed and ongoing projects to internal staff and clients
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and technicians
• Perform QA/QC reviews throughout the design development process for assigned projects as well as projects under development by others
• Work directly with clients to develop project options and alternatives, provide engineering guidance for project planning and development, field investigations, and critical issues
• Develop engineering calculations related to grounding, power distribution, lighting, medium and low voltage circuits, motors and motor control centers, transformers, power coordination, arc flash, etc.
• Develop equipment specifications with a focus on mining and industrial manufacturing facilities
• Work with clients and other engineering disciplines to develop layouts that optimize capital project cost
• Effectively communicate and interact with Krech Ojard staff, individuals from other organizations, and client representatives
• Have experience with varied types of electrical systems commonly found in mining and industrial manufacturing facilities

Desired Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering and design
• Demonstrated knowledge of project lifecycle and ability to manage complex engineering and multidiscipline projects in the context of electrical design inputs and information requirements
• Knowledge and application of the principles and practices of CAD development and creation of drawing packages at various stages of design development
• Detailed knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and materials used in the construction phase of electrical engineering projects
• Experience directing the work of engineers, designers, and technicians
• Ability to work with clients and other engineering disciplines to develop layouts that optimize capital project cost
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with Krech Ojard staff, individuals from other organizations, and client representatives

Working Conditions:

• Work normal business hours but may be required to do some work in the evenings or outside normal working hours;
  Able to work on a computer for long periods of time;
• Required to spend long hours concentrating, which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;
• Required to meet a number of deadlines which may cause stress; and
• Able to travel internationally if required.

Please submit cover letter along with resume by using the online form on this page, or at the Careers page at www.krechojard.com, or by mail to:

Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc.,
Human Resources Manager
227 W First Street, Suite 500
Duluth, MN 55802.

To ensure a safe, healthy and productive work environment for our employees, we enforce a drug and alcohol policy that adheres to DOT regulations. Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.