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Electrical And Electronics Research Engineer

Employer

Wulcon Construction Ltd

Date Posted

May 24, 2023

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $47.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 23, 2023
Job Requirements

Employer

Wulcon Construction Ltd

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Rural area
  • Various locations
  • College or university educational institution/establishment
  • Public utilities

Tasks

  • Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and distribution networks
  • Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers
  • Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
  • Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
  • Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Investigate electrical or electronic failures
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
  • Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products

Supervision

11-15 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Business intelligence
  • Cloud
  • Salesforce
  • AutoCAD
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • MS Office

Area of work experience

  • Business administration/management
  • Design
  • Education or training
  • Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Operations or production
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Quality assurance or control
  • Research and development
  • Specification or technical writing
  • Engineering professional and construction management (EPCM)

Area of specialization

  • Communications
  • System integration
  • Electrical
  • Electronics (industrial)
  • Lighting
  • Control system
  • Data processing and systems
  • Electrical machines or transformers
  • Computer design
  • Industrial robotics
  • Electronic test equipment

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Public transportation is available
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Physically demanding

Screening questions

  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

5 years or more

Green job

  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
  • Involves supporting green economy sectors
  • Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge

Other benefits

Free parking available


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Electrical And Electronics Research Engineer is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Electrical and Electronics Engineers
INNOVATIVE

Interest in synthesizing information to develop maintenance and operating standards and to investigate failures

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment

DIRECTIVE

Interest in supervising technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers; and in overseeing the installation, modification, testing and operation of systems and equipment

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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