Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.
Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder’s integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Our team promotes respect, diversity and inclusion and we provide support for professional development through mentoring programs and training opportunities. Our team is dynamic and collaborative - if this description fits what you are looking for in your career, please apply!
The Opportunity
The Electrical Engineer in training will provide electrical engineering leadership within our interdisciplinary and innovative project team. The Engineer-in-training will be a critical part of our success, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved. The Electrical Engineer-in-training will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager and be supported by Senior Electrical Engineers.
This is a great opportunity for a proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic candidate looking for new challenges, both technical and non-technical. Our team is dynamic and collaborative – if this description fits what you are looking for in your career, please apply!
Key Responsibilities
As a key contributor to the Kleinfelder team, your responsibilities will include
- Collaborating closely with team members to develop innovative technical approaches and solutions for single- and multi-discipline projects.
- Assisting with electrical engineering and design development over the entire project lifecycle through calculations, sketches, 3D model development, drawings, and specifications.
- Preparing and revising documentation through all project phases and modifying technical drawings and work plans according to engineering principles and procedures.
- Performing electrical design calculations, including cable and raceway sizing, equipment sizing, power system studies, lighting design, and heat dissipation, using standard techniques and specialized software such as SKM, ETAP, and AGI32.
- Developing project deliverables including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable routing, cable schedules, junction box layouts, bills of materials, hazardous area classifications, lighting and grounding layouts, control panel layouts, datasheets, instrument layouts, and design details.
- Performing detailed reviews of electrical codes, standards, and specifications to ensure designs meet all project requirements.
- Conducting field reviews to develop project scope, meet with project stakeholders, and verify field conditions.
- Providing construction support to projects, including RFI and shop drawing review, and field inspections.
- Assisting project managers and senior engineers in developing and managing project scope, budget, and schedule.
- Assisting client account managers, project managers, and senior engineers with business development duties as required.
- Following developing technologies in electrical engineering, control, and instrumentation.
- Completion of other relevant duties as required.
Competencies & Skills
- Working knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes (e.g. CSA, IEEE, API, NFPA).
- Understanding of electrical engineering concepts, construction methods, and approaches.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
- Responsive and client-service oriented.
- Proactive self-starter with an eagerness to learn.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Well-developed critical thinking skills, strong analytical abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and PDF editing programs (Bluebeam, Adobe) used to create reports and documents.
- Knowledge of CAD design software tools such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, MicroStation, and Revit would be an asset.
- Experience with specialized electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, and AGI32 would be an asset.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Location & Job Type
- Location: Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent or Temporary/Flexible
- Please note that this position may be anywhere from temp/flex to full-time, regular roles.
- Job is performed in an office environment working with computers and documents for extended periods. Occasional travel may be required, including field work with exposure to hazards such as construction, weather, and industrial operations
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the number of applicants, only those moving to the next step in our recruitment process will be contacted.
