Electrical Project Engineer

Saltworks Technologies (Richmond, BC) is a global technology leader in advanced industrial desalination and lithium refining. Our innovative machines produce clean water from high-strength industrial discharges and refine lithium to support the energy transition. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem-solving. We’re a fast growing company offering exceptional career opportunities, driven by major global trends.

The role:

If you are an Electrical Engineer with 3-5 years of post-graduation experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing or a plant build and commissioning environment, our Electrical Project Engineer position might be right for you. To succeed in this role, you must be diligent, analytical, quality-focused, and excel in a team-based environment.

Project Engineers at Saltworks are on a career path to becoming Project Managers. They will manage a project from its infancy through to completion, having direct responsibility for budget, personnel, and project planning to make sure it is completed on time and within scope. This role includes a heavy technical and collaborative approach, all related to delivering next-generation solutions needed by industry and the planet.

Your main tasks will include:

• Delivering clean technology solutions within a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Project managing the assigned scope of electrical engineering work for water treatment projects of varying sizes.
• Working alongside design engineers, supply chain, and our production team to ensure effective and high-quality delivery. You will drive projects forward with your technical and collaboration skills.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on all aspects of the electrical build and production.
• Working with the in-house production team and ensuring work packages, installation instructions, and required parts are in place ahead of the build schedule.
• Working with our quality assurance team to ensure quality control processes are being followed.
• Working with suppliers and vendors to specify and procure electrical components used within our plants and equipment.
• Generating commissioning and testing plans and supporting commissioning at our factory and customer sites.
• Implementing repeatable designs and workflows while improving our innovative industrial water treatment plants with opportunities to also support innovation, pilots, and new product design.
• Maintaining complete project documentation.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with internal groups that support the project.
• Occasionally supporting hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Occasionally travelling to plant installations in customer-facing environments for start-up and commissioning.
• Opportunities to become a subject matter expert, enabling you to keep and expand technical skills while also developing project management skills.

You will be a great fit if you have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience as an engineer or designer in an industrial setting.
• Track record of generating engineering deliverables in a fast-paced, industrial environment.
• Experience with collaborating in multidisciplinary teams where multiple stakeholders are involved.
• Knowledge of Canadian or US Electrical Codes and their application.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Bonus: working knowledge and familiarity with developing electrical schematics using EPLAN and/or AutoCAD.

Why join Saltworks?

We have an outstanding team that is passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet.

Join a team pioneering the future of water. Some of our customers include world-leading electric vehicle makers, semiconductor firms, mining companies, agriculture firms, and more!

We offer:

• A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
• A diverse and inclusive team that is key to our success.
• A competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, diversity, and teamwork.
• Fun social activities and company events.

How to apply:

If you would like to be a part of a globally recognized team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

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