Junior Electrical Engineer in Training

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 60 offices in the US Canada and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental regulatory economic and civic conditions we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelders integrated award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Our team promotes respect diversity and inclusion and we provide support for professional development through mentoring programs and training opportunities. Our team is dynamic and collaborative - if this description fits what you are looking for in your career please apply!

The Opportunity

The Electrical Engineer in training will provide electrical engineering leadership within our interdisciplinary and innovative project team. The Engineer-in-training will be a critical part of our success ensuring that technical excellence cost schedule and contractual requirements are achieved. The Electrical Engineer-in-training will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager and be supported by Senior Electrical Engineers.

This is a great opportunity for a proactive energetic and enthusiastic candidate looking for new challenges both technical and non-technical. Our team is dynamic and collaborative if this description fits what you are looking for in your career please apply!

Key Responsibilities

As a key contributor to the Kleinfelder team your responsibilities will include

• Collaborating closely with team members to develop innovative technical approaches and solutions for single- and multi-discipline projects.
• Assisting with electrical engineering and design development over the entire project lifecycle through calculations sketches 3D model development drawings and specifications.
• Preparing and revising documentation through all project phases and modifying technical drawings and work plans according to engineering principles and procedures.
• Performing electrical design calculations including cable and raceway sizing equipment sizing power system studies lighting design and heat dissipation using standard techniques and specialized software such as SKM ETAP and AGI32.
• Developing project deliverables including single line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams cable routing cable schedules junction box layouts bills of materials hazardous area classifications lighting and grounding layouts control panel layouts datasheets instrument layouts and design details.
• Performing detailed reviews of electrical codes standards and specifications to ensure designs meet all project requirements.
• Conducting field reviews to develop project scope meet with project stakeholders and verify field conditions.
• Providing construction support to projects including RFI and shop drawing review and field inspections.
• Assisting project managers and senior engineers in developing and managing project scope budget and schedule.
• Assisting client account managers project managers and senior engineers with business development duties as required.
• Following developing technologies in electrical engineering control and instrumentation.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.

Competencies & Skills

• Working knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes (e.g. CSA IEEE API NFPA).
• Understanding of electrical engineering concepts construction methods and approaches.
• Strong communication teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Responsive and client-service oriented.
• Proactive self-starter with an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail organization and time management skills.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills strong analytical abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and PDF editing programs (Bluebeam Adobe) used to create reports and documents.
• Knowledge of CAD design software tools such as AutoCAD Navisworks MicroStation and Revit would be an asset.
• Experience with specialized electrical engineering software such as ETAP SKM and AGI32 would be an asset.

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience & Academic Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 0 - 4 years of Electrical Engineering experience in the oil and gas EPCM or related industry.
  • Engineer-in-Training or recent P. Eng. registered with APEGA.
  • Experience executing multiple multi-disciplined small-to-medium size projects would be considered an asset.
  • E. (US) registration would be an asset.

Location & Job Type

• Location: Edmonton AB or Calgary AB
• Job Type: Full-time Permanent or Temporary/Flexible
• Please note that this position may be anywhere from temp/flex to full-time regular roles.
• Job is performed in an office environment working with computers and documents for extended periods. Occasional travel may be required including field work with exposure to hazards such as construction weather and industrial operations

We thank all applicants for their interest; however due to the number of applicants only those moving to the next step in our recruitment process will be contacted.