A workplace powered by you
Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions,
specialised testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future. Powertech has a global
reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector. A clean
future will be driven by electric and hydrogen power, and we will help get there.
We are always guided by our values as a global clean-technology and engineering company:
- Safety: This top everything. We do our work safely or we do not do it at all.
- Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through attaining accreditations, developing industry-
leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better.
- Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are more than the
sum of parts.
- Our Customers: Customers fuel this company and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and
loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.
- Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to
what we do.
Senior Engineer (High Current Lab)
Number of positions: 1 Job Location:
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Resident
Annual salary: $109,680 - $138,720
What you'll do
Powertech Labs is a trusted independent testing and consulting organization serving the global power industry. Our High
Current Lab provides continuous current, current cycling, temperature rise, and accuracy testing for utility and industrial
equipment in accordance with national and international standards. As an independent third-party laboratory, we help
clients enhance the reliability, safety, and performance of their products through rigorous testing and deep technical
expertise.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (P.Eng.) to support and grow our High Current Lab. This is a hands-on
technical role where you will lead complex testing programs while contributing to business growth through client
engagement and industry involvement. You will play a key role in expanding our technical capabilities, delivering high-
quality results to clients, and strengthening Powertech’s presence in the industry.
Technical Excellence
- Act as a subject matter expert in high current testing, leading test planning, setup design, execution, and
troubleshooting.
- Develop new test methods, custom setups, and enhancements to expand lab capabilities.
- Ensure testing is delivered in accordance with Powertech’s quality, engineering, and safety standards.
- Lead troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Project Delivery
- Plan and manage projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, and risk identification.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality, timelines, and client expectations.
- Support day-to-day lab operations to ensure efficient use of equipment and resources.
Client Engagement & Business Development
- Prepare and review technical proposals, including scope definition, effort estimation, and pricing support.
- Work directly with clients to define test programs and provide technical guidance.
- Engage with utilities, OEMs, and industry groups to build relationships and support business growth.
Team Contribution
- Mentor and support junior engineers and technologists.
- Foster a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and proactively identifying risks.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in high current testing, power systems, or a similar environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with testing, setup design, and problem solving
- Strong interest or experience in business development and client engagement and demonstrate active participation
