Electrical Engineer- job post JDS Energy & Mining 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Wells, BC
Job Description
About the Role
JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team on a FIFO rotation supporting a major mining project. This position plays a key role in the successful delivery of electrical engineering activities throughout construction, commissioning, and project execution. Working as part of an integrated project team, the Electrical Engineer will provide technical support for the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems while working closely with construction personnel, operations teams, vendors, and contractors. The successful candidate will help resolve technical issues in the field, verify work meets design intent, and contribute to the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of project objectives. This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys working in a site environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and applying practical engineering solutions to support complex mining and industrial projects.
All employees are expected to promote and adhere to:
The JDS Way – Accept No Mediocrity
Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
Be True to Our Word
Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
Maintain Open and Honest Communication
Ensure No Harm to People, the Environment, Assets, or Reputation
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day electrical engineering support to site construction and project teams.
Review electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support field execution.
Monitor electrical installation activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, applicable standards, and project quality expectations.
Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment including substations, switchgear, transformers, motors, MCCs, cable systems, and associated infrastructure.
Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and support efficient project delivery.
Conduct site inspections to verify completed work and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Assist with field design changes, redline markups, and preparation of as-built documentation.
Participate in commissioning activities, equipment inspections, functional testing, and system handovers.
Investigate electrical issues encountered during construction and commissioning and recommend practical engineering solutions.
