Design Engineer - VAN-1018

hybrid
Vancouver, BC, Canada .
full-time . August 15, 2025

Description

PBX is looking for Design Engineer to work with the Industrial team and other engineers in delivering projects in BC & Alberta.

About PBX Engineering

We are an electrical, systems, and software engineering firm, with offices in BC and Alberta. For more than 28 years we have diligently curated steady growth to build a successful company of over 140 employees.

Our extensive, diverse, and award-winning project portfolio includes infrastructure that positively impacts the public and the communities where we all live and work.

About the Role

Working closely with other engineers, the 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
Project Management experience managing small to medium size projects
Responsible for producing design documentation and interfacing with clients with high level support from senior engineering staff
Travel to site locations as required

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

While relevant experience is certainly an asset, we are far more interested in finding the right person and are willing to train. The preferred and required skills of a successful candidate are listed below:

Registered EIT or P.Eng. with APEGA or 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 – 5 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

Desirable Qualifications

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
Genuine desire to make an impactful contribution to a place where you yourself can build a long-term career

Compensation

The range of compensation for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 base salary per annum. This salary range is provided specifically for compliance to provincial legislation. The actual salary will depend on the skills, experience, and capabilities of the successful candidate relative to the role and may or may not land within the range specified above.

Applications

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and references.

Resumes will be accepted until position filled.

Compensation

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

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