Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Electrical Engineer to our Electrical team based in Vancouver, BC. 

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Our office specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:

• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Pipelines and Refineries
• Mining and Mineral Processing
• Municipal & Utilities
• Water Treatment

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000 per annum. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Electrical design of power distribution, control, communication, lighting, commercial, institutional and municipal sectors.
• Technical calculations and software use for load calculations, arc flash, fault & coordination studies, power system design.
• On site electrical research, construction audits, field reviews.
• Writing detailed and concise technical reports, feasibility studies, proposals, including written responses and instructions as required.
• Planning schedules/tasks, implementing electrical system studies, preparing materials specs and capital/engineering cost estimates, reviewing design/technical solutions and prepare reports.
• Liaison and coordinating with clients to obtain and develop engineering projects.
• Preparing proposals and engineering estimates.
• Planning schedules, design tasks, and project execution.
• Assisting with mentoring junior engineers and designers.
• Controlling design budgets and cost control monitoring and work with our Project Controls group.
• Preparing equipment and design specifications.
• Preparing engineering reports, tender and construction drawings and documents.
• Managing projects to control design team budget and other project management as requested by clients.
• Coordinating electrical work with Project Managers/Project Engineers to facilitate inter-discipline quality.
• Conducting all tasks in cooperation with internal clients and other engineering disciplines.
• Managing and enhancing client relationships.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.  
• 10-15 years of experience. 
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Professional Engineer designation with the applicable Provincial Engineering Association (EGBC) is required.
• Electrical design experience in low and medium voltage systems.
• Experience in protection relaying and/or power system studies.
• Experience with power utilities including substation design, grounding, and HV overhead lines.
• Previous experience in Oil Refining, Oil Sands, Gas Processing, Pipeline Stations (pump/compressor/metering), Power Generation and Mining sectors considered an asset.
• Knowledge of systems 69 kV and above considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with Canadian electrical standards and codes.
• Good interpersonal skills required for internal team interfaces.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Salary : $125,000 - $145,000