PBX Engineering is an electrical, systems, and software engineering firm, with offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Squamish, and Kelowna.  We develop leading edge systems for industrial infrastructure, transportation, security, and buildings, and municipal applications across Canada.  Our extensive and diverse project portfolio includes infrastructure that positively impacts the public, as well as numerous award-winning projects.

The Vancouver office requires an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Industrial team.

PBX offers a challenging and rewarding environment.  PBX employs innovative, critical thinkers who enjoy solving problems through creative and collaborative interaction.  The selected candidate should be genuinely interested in participating in the mutually beneficial growth and technical development of a very strong and talented group of engineers and designers.  Our diverse workload includes technical areas such as:

• Power distribution systems including HV substations, low voltage distribution, DC systems, grounding, lighting, lightning protection, relay protection, automation, and control systems
• Water and wastewater infrastructure and industrial systems including SCADA and Automation
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including lighting design and traffic studies
• Security system design including CCTV, perimeter security, and access control platforms
• Building electrical systems including residential, commercial, and industrial facilities

Position Summary

Working closely with senior engineers, the Electrical Design Engineer will be an active member of the Industrial design team, with responsibility for project tasks in the following areas:

• Preparation of designs for all types of industrial systems for a variety of industrial facility types including marine ports and terminals, transit facilities, and infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels, etc.
• Preparation of calculations and simulations including voltage drop, protection & coordination, arc flash, grounding, etc.
• Preparation of design documentation, including drawings, cost estimates, reports, and construction specifications
• Performing construction services and site reviews
• Performing system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Assisting with preparation of project proposals and project fees
• Responsible for producing design documentation and interfacing with clients with high level support from senior engineering staff
• Travel to site locations as required

A successful candidate will help support and maintain the company’s large and diverse project portfolio.  We are looking for someone who shares our passion for high quality work, who is searching for a place that supports long term career development, and who is interested in contributing positively to our corporate culture.

Qualifications – Baseline

In addition to experience with the above responsibilities, the qualifications for the position include:

• Registered EIT or P.Eng. with EGBC
• Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology program or equivalent from a recognized technical institute
• Strong communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
• At least 4 years experience in electrical power design and engineering consulting environment
• Ability to effectively deal with a high level of responsibility
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated effective project management experience
• Experience managing client relationships

Qualifications – Desirable

The following qualifications are desirable, but not essential (if you don’t have them and you’re the right person for the role, we’ll support your training and development in these areas):

• Experience with ETAP design software
• Experience in a consulting environment

The PBX Environment

We are a different firm.  We believe in supporting the long-term career development of our staff through a diverse and challenging workload, industry engagement, and internal and external training.  We apply the same effort in fostering a positive social environment as we do in developing innovative and successful projects. We continuously strive to make our firm the kind of place where people want to stay – and our flexible working from home arrangement, competitive benefits package and approach to compensation are structured to support that goal.  We are looking for someone who shares our passion for high quality work and who is interested in contributing positively to our corporate culture.

Applications

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their resumes, complete with references, via email to careers@pbxeng.com.  Include “Electrical Design Engineer” in the subject line.