Senior Design Engineer - CAN-1004

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

Description

PBX is looking for a qualified Senior Design Engineer to work with the Municipal Utilities 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 Senior Design Engineer will be a key member of the Municipal Utilities team, with responsibility for project tasks in the following areas:

Perform client liaison and project management to support efficient and effective project delivery
Prepare construction-related contract documentation
Provide constructability reviews
Conduct site assessments and equipment condition assessments
Conduct site inspections, construction progress reviews, and field reviews
Prepare, track, review, and manage construction documentation (change orders, site instructions, shop drawings, quality management forms, test plans, requests for information, as-built drawings, etc.)
Oversee contractor quality control and testing activities
Prepare calculations and simulations; Prepare cost estimates
Produce drawings
Prepare specifications, reports, technical memos, and other project documentation and deliverables
Attend meetings
Perform system commissioning and troubleshooting
Develop software
Manage teams and mentor junior staff, as and when directed

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

The preferred and required skills of a successful candidate are listed below:

Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology program or equivalent from a recognized technical institute.
Eligible for registration with EGBC as an EIT/P.Eng.
At least 8 - 12 years experience in an engineering consulting environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
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
Eagerness to learn and a positive, professional attitude
Able to effectively deal with a high level of responsibility and demanding work schedule
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
Strong computer skills including good working knowledge of the MS Office suite
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where demands and deadlines shift frequently
A professional demeanor

Being a Part of the PBX Community

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. A quarter of our staff have been with us 10 years or more. We understand that only employees who feel valued, respected, and empowered are able to create the innovative solutions that set us apart and deliver the quality of work our clients have come to expect from us.

We apply the same effort in fostering a positive social environment as we do in developing innovative and successful projects. You’ll be joining a firm that believes strongly in creating the kind of community-based work culture that people want to be a part of.

For the second year in a row, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers – an award we were very proud to have received, but we understand it must be continuously earned to have true merit. We continuously strive to make our firm the kind of place where people want to stay: our benefits package and approach to compensation are structured to support that goal.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits, including long-term disability and life insurance
Paid time off, including paid holidays, Sudden Illness, Injury & Childcare (SIIC) days
A Maternity & Parental Leave Top Up Program
RRSP contributions with company matching
A Health & Wellness Incentive Program for things like gym memberships, recreational gear, and more
An Employee Assistance Program
Annual high performance bonus program based on company and personal performance
Staff social events, team lunches, and high-quality swag you can actually use or wear with pride
Hybrid work model

Compensation

The range of compensation for this position is $124,800 to $166,400 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

$124,800.00 - $166,400.00 per year

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