Faculty, Electrical Engineering and Technology

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BCIT’s School of Energy is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Faculty, Electrical Engineering and Technology to join the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at the Burnaby campus. The position will primarily support the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) diploma, Power and Industrial Control option.

The successful candidate will teach theory and laboratory courses; develop, maintain, and continuously improve course materials and applied learning activities; assess student learning and provide timely feedback; supervise engineering and technology student projects; and contribute to departmental and program activities. The role requires current electrical-power industry knowledge, sound engineering analysis, strong hands-on capability, and a commitment to inclusive, applied education.

As a member of a collaborative faculty team, the successful candidate will support student success, curriculum currency, safe laboratory practice, accreditation-related work, and the effective operation and continuous improvement of the programs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver lectures, laboratory instruction, demonstrations, tutorials, and applied learning activities in electrical engineering, electrical power systems, and related ECET subject areas.
• Prepare, maintain, and improve course outlines, lesson materials, laboratory exercises, assessments, rubrics, and learning resources in accordance with approved curriculum and departmental processes.
• Assess student learning fairly and consistently; maintain required course records; and provide clear, timely, and constructive feedback.
• Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment that supports learners with varied backgrounds and levels of preparation.
• Supervise capstone, design, and applied student projects and support students in applying engineering and engineering-technology principles to practical electrical-power problems.
• Contribute to curriculum review, program quality improvement, accreditation-related activities, student recruitment and advising, and other departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, Program Heads, and industry partners to maintain the relevance, academic integrity, and technical currency of program content.
• Maintain professional and technical currency through continuing professional development and engagement with contemporary engineering practice.
• Participate in departmental and Institute service and perform other duties consistent with the BCIT Faculty and Staff Association Collective Agreement.

Technical Expertise:

Candidates must demonstrate current expertise in electrical engineering and the ability to teach in both the Electrical Power Engineering Technology Diploma and the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) programs.

Required expertise:

• Power-system analysis, including per-unit systems, load flow, fault and short-circuit analysis, system stability, and power quality.
• Electrical machines and energy conversion, including transformers, synchronous and induction machines, and associated testing; or power-system equipment, including generators, transmission and distribution systems, switchgear, substations, and grounding.
• Real-time embedded systems, including hardware and software design.
• Wireless communication systems.
• Digital signal processing, including algorithm development and digital filter design.
• Engineering professional practice, including engineering law, ethics, and professionalism.

Additional expertise in the following areas is desirable:

• Power-system protection, including protective relays, instrument transformers, coordination, and protection of generators, transformers, feeders, and motors.
• Industrial power systems, including motor control, variable-frequency drives, three-phase equipment, and power-factor correction.
• Electrical design, operation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of power or industrial electrical systems.
• Renewable and distributed energy resources, energy storage, microgrids, smart grids, or utility modernization.
• Power electronics and their application to electric drives, renewable-energy systems, and grid-connected converters.
• Electrical safety, applicable codes, engineering standards, and safe laboratory and field practices.
• Engineering design, project management, and sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline. A doctoral degree is an asset.
• A minimum of five years of recent, practical, and relevant industry experience in electrical power systems, electric utilities, industrial electrical systems, consulting engineering, renewable energy, or a closely related field.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligibility to obtain registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, subject to confirmation by the department for the assigned Bachelor of Engineering teaching duties.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles through analysis, design, laboratory work, commissioning, testing, operation, or troubleshooting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly to degree and technology students.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently, organize competing responsibilities, and contribute constructively to a collegial environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, student success, professional development, and maintaining current technical and professional knowledge.
• Ability and willingness to work on campus and in laboratory environments at the Burnaby campus.

Assets:

• Post-secondary teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, mentoring, or industry-training experience.
• Experience teaching or practising across both engineering-degree and engineering-technology contexts.
• Experience with electrical utility planning, transmission, distribution, substations, protection and control, or utility operations.
• Experience with renewable-energy integration, distributed energy resources, energy storage, microgrids, smart grids, electric transportation, or grid modernization.
• Experience with real-time simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, protection laboratories, high-voltage laboratories, or other applied power-system facilities.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial communications, or operational technology cybersecurity as applied to electrical-power systems.
• Experience with programming or data-analysis tools such as Python, C, C++, or equivalent.
• Experience contributing to accreditation, program review, academic quality assurance, or industry advisory activities.
• Machine learning, including algorithm development and applications in engineering.
• Engineering modelling, simulation, and analysis using MATLAB®, LabVIEW®, or equivalent tools.
• Electronic schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) design.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

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Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.