Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation Focus
On-siteRichmond, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Specify instruments by evaluating process, electrical, and mechanical requirements to ensure the right product is selected for each application. Develop electrical hardware work packages detailing wiring, lugs, disconnects, and termination hardware for connecting panels to field devices. Produce installation instructions and parts lists covering field connectors, cable glands, and enclosure mounting. Collaborate with engineering and production specialists while supporting production floor operations approximately 30% of the time for assembly, troubleshooting, and system commissioning. Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks. Join a team designing advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems, with intentional investment in AI-driven engineering tools and training.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
- 2 -4 years of experience building a foundation in electrical and mechanical principles
- The ability to read and interpret both P&IDs and electrical schematics
- Working knowledge of EPLAN, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Location: 13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8
- #LI-Onsite
Desired Qualifications
- An interest in instrumentation and how process, electrical, and mechanical needs intersect to select the right product for an application
- A high degree of organization and attention to detail, with a genuine interest in mapping out complete systems — lugs, wires, disconnects, glands, and all
- The ability to multitask comfortably across a varied, fast-moving role
- Curiosity, resourcefulness, and a proactive drive to learn new technical principles and technologies
- Working knowledge of EPLAN, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks (an asset; training available)
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