If you are a recent or soon-to-be electrical engineering graduate, or an early-career Engineer-in-Training based in Edmonton, Calgary, Langley, or Burnaby, we would love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to build a well-rounded engineering career while gaining practical experience across electrical design, controls, automation, construction, and commissioning. You will contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects while developing technical judgement, field awareness, and collaborative mindset needed to deliver solutions that work from design through operation.

About the Role

As an Electrical and Controls E.I.T. reporting into ISL's Electrical and Automation team, you will enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with technical variety across design, field work and commissioning as you make the following valuable contributions:

• Prepare and revise AutoCAD drawings for electrical, instrumentation and controls systems.
• Support design of power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, standby power, instrumentation, PLC panels, communication networks and related systems.
• Assist with specifications, equipment schedules, cable schedules, I/O lists, control narratives, reports, cost estimates and technical memoranda.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, construction support, commissioning, startup and deficiency reviews.
• Coordinate with engineers, CAD staff, project managers, vendors, system integrators, contractors and operators.
• Use ISL quality procedures and follow established document production workflows.

Who we are looking for:

As a new member of ISL's Electrical & Automation Team, this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence. Is this you?

• You know you will be successful if you are curious, detail-oriented, practical, and eager to learn.
• You are interested in how electrical systems, control panels, field devices, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, networks, alarms, data, and operators all connect, and you want to build a well-rounded engineering career that brings electrical, controls, automation, construction, and commission together.
• Your experience, coursework, or interests may include electrical design, controls and automation, drafting, programming, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, field review, commissioning, or work on municipal, industrial, utility, process, or infrastructure projects.
• You may also bring exposure to programming, configuration, testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting on platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Omron, GE, Emerson, Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, or similar systems.

Ready to throw your name in?

Your cover letter should include:

• An example of AutoCAD drafting, design, or field and commissioning work you have supported, including any PLC, HMI, or SCADA platforms you have used.

Your resume must display:

• E.I.T. registration in Alberta or British Columbia, or eligibility for registration with APEGA or EGBC.
• Diploma or Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Approximately 3 to 4 years of early career experience in electrical engineering, controls engineering, instrumentation, or drafting.
• Hands on AutoCAD drafting experience.
• Experience in electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems design.
• Ability to travel for site reviews, field investigations, construction support, commissioning, and client meetings.

Assets:

• Programming or configuration experience with PLC, HMI, or SCADA platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Omron, GE, Emerson, Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, or similar systems.
• Ability to learn quickly, ask good questions, receive feedback, and apply standards consistently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a practical, team-oriented approach.

What ISL Offers

Thank you for considering ISL Engineering as your next step.

Based on your years of experience and qualifications the salary band for this position is:

• $100,000 to $110,000 per annum

Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

• Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from over 16 offices across western Canada.
• Immediate Employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
• Life Insurance and AD&D options.
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
• Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities.
• Competitive annual bonus incentives.
• Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
• Parental leave top ups.
• Shareholder opportunities.
• 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.

Location:

ISL is proudly located in over 16 offices across Western Canada. This position will be located in:

• Alberta: Edmonton or Calgary
• British Columbia: Burnaby or Langley

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.