Electrical Engineer Jobs

Saltworks (www.saltworkstech.com) is an innovation-driven cleantech company located in Richmond, BC. We invent, design, and build advanced lithium recovery and desalination water treatment plants. Our customers are leading the way in sustainability with our technologies at the forefront. We build commercial plants for global customers while also researching and developing next-generation technologies. Our company is growing rapidly with high demand for our solutions, and we are looking for skilled professionals to expand our team!

We strongly value a positive attitude, hard work, smarts, and commitment to see things through. With structured career development, the Saltworks team will help you to expand your learning potential and advance your career!

The role:

The Electrical Engineer/Technologist is a key member of the Electrical Engineering team at Saltworks. You will work closely with the Director of Electrical Engineering, Senior Engineers across various teams, and the Production team to design and build our advanced systems. You will have immense learning opportunities in electrical design, equipment sourcing and selection, and commissioning our plants on customer sites.

Your main tasks will include:

• Drafting of electrical design drawings and other documentation including single line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and other related documentation.
• Working closely with Supply Chain team to support procurement of electrical hardware components and equipment.
• Working closely with senior Electrical Engineers to ensure accurate delivery of engineering deliverables that meet project requirements, internal standards, industry standards, and good engineering practices.
• Working closely with our in-house Production team during project builds to ensure all build inquiries are resolved with a sense of urgency.
• Red-lining electrical drawings for as-built changes.
• Commissioning industrial control panels with voltages ranging from 24V DC to 600V AC.
• Configuring various field devices including instrument transmitters and motor starters and adjusting Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) parameters.
• Working closely with the in-house Production team to ensure work packages, installation instructions, and required parts are in place ahead of the build schedule.
• Generating detailed design of 480/600V AC electrical power panels for industrial applications as well as 24V DC industrial PLC control panels.
• Performing pre-commissioning checks on electrical panels, electrical wiring, electrical equipment, and instrumentation including loop checks, insulation testing, etc.
• Generating cable schedules based on equipment location and mechanical installation details.
• Generating electrical Bill of Materials (BOM) based on detailed specifications of electrical components including electrical enclosures, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), disconnects, circuit breakers, distribution blocks, fuse holders, fuses, transformers, cables, motor contactors, overloads, terminal blocks, and related field devices and equipment.

You will be a great fit if you have:

• A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in an industrial electrical environment: supporting electrical design, installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial control panels and associated field equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and its application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, schedules, and cable pull sheets.
• Knowledge of common industrial electrical hardware components and are comfortable navigating the catalog of major manufacturers for parts such as enclosures, disconnects, circuit breakers, distribution blocks, fuse holders, fuses, cables, motor contactors, overloads, terminal blocks, etc.
• The ability to produce electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical (considered an asset).

Why join Saltworks?

We have an outstanding team who are passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet.

Join a team pioneering the future of water! Some of our customers include:

• World’s leading computer chip maker
• World premier electric vehicle maker
• Top producers of lithium-ion battery inputs
• World’s largest provider of agriculture inputs
• Major global tire manufacturer

We offer:

• A diverse and inclusive team that is key to our success.
• Education allowance
• Vision
• A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork.
• A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
• Life Insurance
• Dental
• AD&D coverage
• Fun social activities and company events.
• A competitive compensation package that includes the following benefits:
• Medical

How to apply:

If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

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