Design Engineers (Vancouver & Victoria)

PBA Engineering is a growing electrical engineering consulting firm with a driven and dynamic team working for a diverse portfolio of clients locally, nationally, and abroad. Our Vancouver and Victoria offices are expanding its engineering staff and are currently seeking Design Engineers.

PBA presents a challenging and rewarding environment. PBA employs innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy solving problems through creative and collaborative thinking.

Our diverse workload is largely project driven and include the following technical areas:

• Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS)
• Security Systems
• Substation design, power distribution, and grounding systems.
• Lighting layouts and studies.
• Automated processes and PLC control systems.
• Analogue and digital CCTV systems.
• Perimeter security and access control systems.
• Communications systems involving Ethernet networks, serial protocols, fibre systems, and RF point-to-point and point-to-multipoint transmission.

Project management responsibilities involve:

• Internal resource and financial tracking.
• Create, promote, and maintain client relationships.
• Establishing and maintaining project schedules.
• Creation of tender documents and management of tender process.
• Presentation of project deliverables to clients.
• Coordination with drafting department.
• Use of professional seal as required for project documents.

Design responsibilities incorporate:

• Calculations and simulations.
• Cost estimates.
• Drawing production.
• Detailed construction specifications.
• Scope of work documents.
• Construction services.
• System commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Efficient and effective implementation of all of the above, and the desire and ability to work with engineering staff to create an environment where the complete project team incorporates such skills.

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

• At least 2 years of experience in an electrical consulting environment.
• Familiarity with a broad range of engineering topics, especially those technical areas noted above.
• A genuine interest in providing mentoring for developing engineers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Sense of humour and proven ability to appreciate the fun involved in engineering, both during work hours and after.
• Proven project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Able to effectively deal with responsibility and demanding work schedule.
• Education minimum: degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code or National Electrical Code.
• P. Eng. registration with APEGBC or eligibility for registration.
• Strong computer skills including complete familiarity with MS Office suite.

Interested Candidates contact:

Carla McAloney
cmcaloney@pbaeng.com
131-300 Water Street
Vancouver BC
V6B 4M3
Ph: 604-408-7222