About Prism Engineering

Prism Engineering is a consulting firm committed to helping organizations achieve energy, climate, and asset renewal objectives by integrating engineering, energy management, and sustainability services.

Our people are change makers. We work with our clients to change systems for a better world. We provide excellent learning and professional development opportunities, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and an incentive program that recognizes commitment and achievement. Best of all, we offer a great work environment rooted in respect for people and supports a culture of care, pursuit of excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Listen to Prism employees share what it's like to work at Prism and peek inside our energy-efficient head office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwGB7dt9nOg.

About You

Our Electrical Team is looking for anElectrical Engineer-in-Training/Designer. If you are a career starter in electrical engineering who has basic theoretical and/or practical foundation and is interested in growing in building electrical systems consulting and project management, we invite you to apply for this role.

The Electrical Designer Role

Our Electrical Engineers-in-Training (EIT) and Designers work under the guidance and supervision of more senior team members in performing basic building electrical system upgrades in any one or a combination of the following areas: power distribution, lighting (indoor and outdoor), lighting controls, fire alarms, electric vehicle charging, photovoltaics (PV), and voice/data communication systems. You will need to interact directly with clients and work collaboratively with team members coming from various engineering disciplines and third parties to deliver effective, value-adding solutions. You will be in the process of acquiring general business insight as you start to get exposed to the different project stages, namely, response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), systems analyses, design, procurement services, and construction oversight.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assisting in audits and site reviews of building electrical systems
• Assisting with the electrical design of various systems
• Assisting in the preparation of design technical documentation using MS Office and AutoCAD applications
• Assisting in the preparation of technical content in tender packages
• Liaising with other teams in Prism, clients, building owners, architects, contractors, consultants, utilities and building authorities

Qualifications and Experience

A combination of the following qualifications, experience, and competencies are considered major assets:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma of Technology in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in the field of building electrical systems design, primarily in commercial and institutional facilities.
  
• Skilled use of AutoCAD (exposure to Revit an asset as well)
• Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code, BC Building Code, Vancouver By-Laws, and other applicable codes and standards
• Ability to work with clients, building users, consulting engineers, project managers, contractors, and product suppliers in a professional manner and in a team environment
• Effective reading and comprehension, oral and written communications in the English language

This is a 40-hour-per-week salaried position in a flexible, hybrid work environment. The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $85,000 annually. In determining your starting salary, we will consider your qualifications, level of experience and responsibilities, competencies, unique offering to our team, and how you compare with other team members who are in a similar position.

The role is primarily based in our main office in Burnaby, with an option to work from home on some days. The candidate must also have the ability to travel locally, with occasional trips to other BC communities and provinces across Canada.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified persons coming from diverse backgrounds. Tell us how your experience translates to this position.

Sounds like a good fit?

Put your outstanding skills to use with a company that advocates work-life balance, promotes a growth mindset and values work that creates a greener, more energy-efficient world.

Please send your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest to on or before March 23, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest.