Electrical Engineer

Join Our Engineering Team at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre!Are you an ambitious Electrical Engineer looking to make a direct impact on large-scale infrastructure and sustainability projects? In this role, you will work closely with our Senior Electrical Engineer to support daily Operations and Maintenance while providing critical engineering oversight for ongoing facility initiatives.
From day one, you’ll deliver direct technical support to several high-profile projects shaping the future of the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC)—including the Landfill Gas (LFG) Control Building, the site-wide master power plan, major electrical power distribution and control equipment upgrades at the Integrated Processing & Transfer Facility (IPTF), and the implementation of a site-wide electronic document management system (EDMS). If you thrive in a collaborative environment where high-impact projects meet operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
What will you do?
Participate in plant expansion design reviews, define scope requirements, and provide ongoing electrical engineering support for capital projects across the EWMC site
Review tender, engineering, and construction packages—along with consultant-developed Professional Work Products (PWPs)—to ensure strict alignment with City of Edmonton (COE) design standards and applicable electrical codes
Support Project Managers through site visits, progress documentation, and RFI reviews;
actively participate inelectrical completion and system commissioning to verify design intent
Collaborate with Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers to identify, plan, and execute electrical equipment modifications, replacements, and rehabilitation initiatives
Review historical and current technical documents, classifying and organizing them according to established guidelines for integration into the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
Develop, maintain, and enforce procedures for EDMS document numbering, revision control, tracking, and progress reporting
Manage and update the project database and document naming/numbering systems, improving their integration into the Technical Services web portal
Partner with Senior Engineers and Operations staff to evaluate and introduce new technologies and resources aimed at boosting site production efficiency and process safety
Build and roll out digital tools—such as electronic forms and interactive dashboards—to streamline engineering workflows and operational reporting
Conduct root cause analyses on electrical distribution and control equipment failures, perform field verifications of existing infrastructure, and authenticate PWPs where qualified and required
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Membership with APEGA as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
Minimum of 3 years years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial environment, including experience with electrical power distribution equipment and control systems, electrical studies, maintenance engineering and project delivery experience
Skills required for success:
Design & Engineering Analysis:
Lead front-end engineering design (FEED), review technical drawings and documents, and utilize CAD for facility planning
Procurement & Contract Administration:
Oversee project management, contract management, and the procurement of industrial electrical and control equipment
Construction, Operations & Maintenance:
Direct the construction, commissioning, daily operation, and maintenance of industrial facilities and equipment
Quality & Process Control:
Implement Management of Change (MOC) protocols to ensure operational safety and process efficiency
Alignment with our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (
Commitment to embracing a culture of Equity, Diversity, Reconciliation and Inclusion
Applicants may be tested
Work environment:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
Conditions of employment:
Up to:
1 permanent full-time position
Hours of work:
36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary:
$94,870.14 - $118,585.27 (Annually)
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)
Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact View email address on ca.hrm.tc. Learn more about our benefits
Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
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