Electrical Engineer

Join Our Engineering Team at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre!
Are you an ambitious Electrical Engineer looking to make a direct impact on large-scale infrastructure and sustainability projects? In this role, you will work closely with our Senior Electrical Engineer to support daily Operations and Maintenance while providing critical engineering oversight for ongoing facility initiatives.

From day one, you’ll deliver direct technical support to several high-profile projects shaping the future of the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC)—including the Landfill Gas (LFG) Control Building, the site-wide master power plan, major electrical power distribution and control equipment upgrades at the Integrated Processing & Transfer Facility (IPTF), and the implementation of a site-wide electronic document management system (EDMS). If you thrive in a collaborative environment where high-impact projects meet operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

What will you do?

• Participate in plant expansion design reviews, define scope requirements, and provide ongoing electrical engineering support for capital projects across the EWMC site
• Review tender, engineering, and construction packages—along with consultant-developed Professional Work Products (PWPs)—to ensure strict alignment with City of Edmonton (COE) design standards and applicable electrical codes
• Support Project Managers through site visits, progress documentation, and RFI reviews; actively participate in electrical completion and system commissioning to verify design intent
• Collaborate with Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers to identify, plan, and execute electrical equipment modifications, replacements, and rehabilitation initiatives
• Review historical and current technical documents, classifying and organizing them according to established guidelines for integration into the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
• Develop, maintain, and enforce procedures for EDMS document numbering, revision control, tracking, and progress reporting
• Manage and update the project database and document naming/numbering systems, improving their integration into the Technical Services web portal
• Partner with Senior Engineers and Operations staff to evaluate and introduce new technologies and resources aimed at boosting site production efficiency and process safety
• Build and roll out digital tools—such as electronic forms and interactive dashboards—to streamline engineering workflows and operational reporting
• Conduct root cause analyses on electrical distribution and control equipment failures, perform field verifications of existing infrastructure, and authenticate PWPs where qualified and required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
• Membership with APEGA as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• Minimum of 3 years years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial environment, including experience with electrical power distribution equipment and control systems, electrical studies, maintenance engineering and project delivery experience

Skills required for success:

• Design & Engineering Analysis: Lead front-end engineering design (FEED), review technical drawings and documents, and utilize CAD for facility planning
• Procurement & Contract Administration: Oversee project management, contract management, and the procurement of industrial electrical and control equipment
• Construction, Operations & Maintenance: Direct the construction, commissioning, daily operation, and maintenance of industrial facilities and equipment
• Quality & Process Control: Implement Management of Change (MOC) protocols to ensure operational safety and process efficiency
• Alignment with our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Commitment to embracing a culture of Equity, Diversity, Reconciliation and Inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Work environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)

Conditions of employment:

• Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary: $94,870.14 - $118,585.27 (Annually)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB

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Classification Title: PE2 - Electrical Engineer
Posting Date: Oct 30, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 20, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): EWMC (Edmonton Waste Management Centre), Site 100, 250 Aurum Rd NE Edmonton T6S 1G9