Electrical Engineer (EIT) (High Voltage)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineer (EIT) (High Voltage): Supporting day-to-day operations of a high-voltage laboratory, performing test setup, execution, and calibration with an accent on high-voltage equipment and power systems testing. Focus on failure analysis investigations, troubleshooting technical issues during execution, and ensuring compliance with IEEE, IEC, CSA, and ANSI standards.

Location: Onsite in Surrey, B.C.

Salary: $74,000 – $87,000 per year

Company

hirify.global operates the largest High Voltage Laboratory on the west coast of North America, providing critical testing for utilities and infrastructure owners.

What you will do

• Support high-voltage testing activities, including setup, execution, calibration, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in test planning, proposal development, and cost estimation using IEEE, IEC, CSA, and ANSI standards.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with technicians, engineers, and clients to meet schedules.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and resolve technical issues during test execution.
• Conduct failure analysis investigations under senior engineer supervision and contribute to test reporting.
• Maintain and improve laboratory equipment, safety practices, and internal processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible for registration (or currently registered) as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Strong commitment to safety in laboratory and field environments.
• Ability to write clear technical notes and contribute to test reports.
• Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills for teamwork.

Nice to have

• Exposure to electrical testing, power systems, or lab environments.
• Familiarity with transmission or distribution equipment.
• Experience from co-ops, labs, capstone projects, or field work.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, fast-paced work environment directly connected to real-world power systems.
• Opportunity for mentorship and learning from an experienced technical team.
• Clear path for professional growth and increasing technical responsibility.
• High focus on laboratory and field safety.

Hiring process

• Pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing is required as a pre-condition to employment due to the safety-sensitive nature of the role.