Field Engineer (Vancouver)

Field Engineer (Vancouver)

11 Oct
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PowerON Energy Solutions
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Vancouver

11 Oct

PowerON Energy Solutions

Vancouver

Initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension to 12 months, Full time Travel Up to 50% across BC & Canada Salary 90k to 120k per annum The Field Engineer supports design review, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting on bus depot, commercial fleet, and shore power electrification projects; a hands‑on role spanning design, construction, and operations. Key Responsibilities

Design Support

Support design preparation for bus depot, commercial fleet, and shore power electrification sites Review designs and equipment selections from a constructability, reliability, and O&M; perspective Provide input on equipment protection schemes to support safe, reliable operation, incl protection studies Manage design changes during construction, including preparing and interpreting drawings, tracking red/green marks, managing cable and conduit schedules Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for major electrical equipment, including chargers, switchgear, transformers, and BESS Prepare Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures for major electrical equipment Supervise OEM commissioning activities on site Supervise and support electrical contractor installation and testing Perform and/or oversee standard electrical tests, including megger (insulation resistance), hipot (dielectric withstand),



and transformer/switchgear testing Apply working knowledge of protective relay settings and protection coordination including testing and setting of such devices Support point-to-point testing and communications functional checks Support charger commissioning — training provided; existing Level 2 or Level 3 charger commissioning experience or certification is an asset Operations Support

Support troubleshooting of electrical equipment and site assets — chargers, switchgear, transformers, BESS — primarily from an electrical and hardware standpoint Diagnose issues involving fuses, breakers, and other protective devices Support troubleshooting of communications between site assets and monitoring/control systems Liaise with OEMs and contractors on warranty and service issues as needed Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline), an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, or certification as an electrician with equivalent, suitable experience 5+ years in electrical field engineering, testing/commissioning, or a similar hands‑on role, with a proven ability to troubleshoot a variety of electrical equipment Working knowledge of MV/LV electrical systems, switchgear, and transformers Understanding of protective relay settings and protection coordination principles; experience preparing protection studies is an asset Familiarity with standard electrical test equipment (e.g., megger, hipot) Understanding of protection devices (fuses, breakers, etc.) and site communications/control systems Strong communication skills,



with the ability to coordinate across internal engineering/PM teams, OEMs, and electrical contractors Comfortable working on active construction sites and in operating electrical environments, following all applicable safety protocols and PPE requirements Valid driver's licence Willingness to travel to project sites across Canada, up to 50% of the time Legally entitled to work in Canada Fluency in English, written and spoken Nice to Have

P.Eng. designation, or actively working toward one (EIT) Existing Level 2 or Level 3 EV charger commissioning experience or certification Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Exposure to SCADA or communications protocols (e.g., Modbus, OCPP, DNP3, IEC 61850) Prior experience on transit, fleet, or marine electrification projects BC Hydro, Toronto Hydro or other utility commissioning experience PowerON uses artificial intelligence to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications for this position. Hiring decisions are made by PowerON's hiring team. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. PowerON will accommodate candidates under the AODA legislation in all aspects of the hiring process. Please notify us if accommodation is required.

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📌 Field Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 PowerON Energy Solutions
📍 Vancouver

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