Electrical / Security Design Engineer

Pay Rate: $90.00 hour, depending on experience

Contract Length: 1 year

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring an Electrical / Security Design Engineer on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description The Electrical / Security Design Engineer will support engineering, planning, and operations. In this role, you will apply your professional engineering expertise to deliver medium-complexity electrical, Protection & Control (P&C;), and security design solutions safely, within budget, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities & Scope

Design & Engineering Delivery: Develop comprehensive electrical, P&C;, and security designs including equipment layout, wiring and schematics, equipment sizing, and cable selection.

Security Engineering Specifics: Execute security designs (equipment types, layouts, wiring, and schematics), design Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), support site testing and commissioning, and assist with technical standard updates.

Project Support: Collaborate with drafters, designers, and Project Owners Representatives (POR). Assist project management with safety, cost, quality, and milestone tracking, progress reporting, and schedule coordination.

Technical Problem Solving: Resolve complex or unusual design and field engineering challenges through independent studies, analysis, and sound technical judgment.

Engineering Practice: Contribute to engineering practices, develop technical standards, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineering professionals.

Qualifications

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant electrical/P&C; engineering experience.

Demonstrated electrical,



P&C;, and/or security design experience within utility, heavy industrial, or power systems environments, specifically managing medium-complexity projects from concept through execution.

Proven hands‑on proficiency in equipment layout design, wiring and schematic development, equipment sizing, and cable type/size selection.

Practical experience delivering security system designs, authoring Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and supporting or executing on‑site testing and commissioning.

Familiarity with CAD systems, drawing standards, and standard industry design/analysis software. Our client utilizes Digital Sign and Seal Technology (Notarius subscription may be required).

Demonstrated success working alongside drafters, designers, and Project Owners Representatives (POR), including providing technical guidance or mentorship to junior team members.

Prior familiarity with BC Hydro engineering and drafting standards is considered a robust asset.

Intermediate English communication skills (written and spoken) and proficient working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and Certifications A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline relevant to power systems, P&C;, or security design

P.Eng and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired

Additional Information

Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.

Every contractor must supply their own Smart Phone. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

📌 Electrical /Security Design Engineer (Burnaby)
🏢 Ian Martin Group
📍 Burnaby