Electrical Engineer I

Requisition ID: 45335 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace.  Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function 
The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for delivery of electrical designs, engineering services and drafting services; Establishing and implementing electrical technical specifications, standards and related work processes; Managing the delivery of capital programs; Serving as Engineer of Record for electrical design including street lighting design, traffic signal designs and power distribution design; Exploring and implementing innovative technologies related to street/decorative lighting; Assisting in street light asset management; involving in direct supervision of a team of designers. This position also directly deals with external organizations and Business Improvement Associations in delivering electrical design services.

The position reports to the Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Branch and supervises Electrical Designers. Key contacts this position works with are third party utilities and telecommunication companies such as BC Hydro and Telus as well as government agencies.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities 

• Seals (as P.Eng.) for electrical designs generated under direct supervision related to street lighting, poles, conduit, service panels, and luminaires.
• Coordinates with internal and external customers to ensure that design services are provided in a timely and suitable manner, meeting project schedules
• Assists the Manager in developing new budget requests to optimize asset management principles while aligning with City priorities
• Explores and implements cost effective ways of delivering services
• Adopts and implements quality control processes and procedures
• Develops business cases and provides strategic analysis to new and emerging initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains the City’s electrical specifications and drafting standards, and adherence to all necessary regulatory requirements, including delivery of traffic signal electrical design in alignment with Traffic and Data Management standards.
• Supervises Electrical Designers and delivers lighting, traffic and power distribution designs
• Serves as the Engineer of Record for electrical designs.
• Identifies industry best practices and implements within section.
• Partners with other government, public and private organizations related to the City’s practices with electrical design.
• Represents the City on other committees and working groups.
• Responds to 311 service requests related to electrical design.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum three years’ related experience in design and construction project engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience in managing staff
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, standards, and specifications, as they relate to the municipal environment (IES RP-8, Canadian Electrical code, MMCD etc)
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, ideally EGBC’s Organizational Quality Management system
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills in a high volume and high stress environment
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and think strategically, including experience with business case composition and evaluation
• Ability to work independently with little supervision

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: March, 2026 

Position End Date: January, 2028 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $99,947 to $124,934 per hour

Application Close: February 3, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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