electrical engineering technician

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Office
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• General office
• Engineering firm

Tasks

• Design and develop power equipment and systems
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Write specifications
• Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Servers
• Mail server software
• Project management software
• HTML editing software
• Image editing software
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Windows

Technical terminology

• Engineering

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• Data communication equipment and systems
• Radio communication equipment
• Lighting system
• Security system

Type of industry experience

• Consulting firm
• Electrical utilities
• Energy

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Design
• Development
• Troubleshooting

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program