Electrical Project Engineer

at  Saltworks Technologies

Saltworks Technologies (Richmond, BC) is a global technology leader in advanced industrial desalination and lithium refining. Our innovative machines produce clean water from high-strength industrial discharges and refine lithium to support the energy transition. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem-solving. We’re a fast growing company offering exceptional career opportunities, driven by major global trends.

THE ROLE:

If you are an Electrical Engineer with 3-5 years of post-graduation experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing or a plant build and commissioning environment, our Electrical Project Engineer position might be right for you. To succeed in this role, you must be diligent, analytical, quality-focused, and excel in a team-based environment.
Project Engineers at Saltworks are on a career path to becoming Project Managers. They will manage a project from its infancy through to completion, having direct responsibility for budget, personnel, and project planning to make sure it is completed on time and within scope. This role includes a heavy technical and collaborative approach, all related to delivering next-generation solutions needed by industry and the planet.

YOUR MAIN TASKS WILL INCLUDE:

• Delivering clean technology solutions within a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Project managing the assigned scope of electrical engineering work for water treatment projects of varying sizes.
• Working alongside design engineers, supply chain, and our production team to ensure effective and high-quality delivery. You will drive projects forward with your technical and collaboration skills.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on all aspects of the electrical build and production.
• Working with the in-house production team and ensuring work packages, installation instructions, and required parts are in place ahead of the build schedule.
• Working with our quality assurance team to ensure quality control processes are being followed.
• Working with suppliers and vendors to specify and procure electrical components used within our plants and equipment.
• Generating commissioning and testing plans and supporting commissioning at our factory and customer sites.
• Implementing repeatable designs and workflows while improving our innovative industrial water treatment plants with opportunities to also support innovation, pilots, and new product design.
• Maintaining complete project documentation.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with internal groups that support the project.
• Occasionally supporting hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Occasionally travelling to plant installations in customer-facing environments for start-up and commissioning.
• Opportunities to become a subject matter expert, enabling you to keep and expand technical skills while also developing project management skills.