Omid Motaghedi

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC with over 10 years of combined engineering and industrial experience in electrical power systems, LV/MV switchgear, electrical control panels, and industrial automation. Experienced supporting electrical engineering projects from design implementation through assembly, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and commissioning. Strong background interpreting electrical drawings including single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, control drawings, and panel layouts.

Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical systems. Committed to continuous learning, technical excellence, and field engineering within consulting and industrial power projects.

Electrical Technician - RIC Power Corp - Burnaby, BC

(2025-07)

• Support electrical engineering projects involving LV (600 V) and MV (5–15 kV) switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Assemble, install, and wire LV/MV switchgear based on engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Interpret single-line diagrams, interconnection drawings, and detailed wiring documentation to ensure installation accuracy.
• Install CTs, PTs, grounding systems, relays, sensors, heaters, lighting circuits, terminal blocks, and auxiliary control equipment.
• Assist engineering and quality teams during inspection, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Identify installation issues and support troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Work closely with engineers and project teams to ensure compliance with CSA standards and project specifications.
• Perform work using Eaton medium- and low-voltage switchgear systems.
• Follow strict electrical safety procedures including LOTO, PPE, and safe work practices.

Electrical Technician - Greenlight Innovation - Burnaby, BC

(2022-02 - 2024-10)

• Supported engineers in the integration of hydrogen and fuel-cell electrical test systems.
• Installed power, control, and instrumentation wiring according to engineering schematics and electrical drawings.
• Assisted with system verification, electrical testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Implemented engineering design revisions during project execution.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to complete manufacturing and testing activities.
• Supported documentation updates and engineering change implementation while maintaining quality standards.

Electrical Engineer – Systems & Control Panels - Electrostatic - Iran

(2011-01 - 2017-06)

• Designed industrial electrical control panels and power distribution systems for manufacturing applications.
• Prepared electrical engineering documentation including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control schematics, I/O layouts, panel layouts, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Selected electrical components including breakers, contactors, relays, VFDs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Assisted with electrical design calculations including cable sizing, protection selection, and load considerations.
• Participated in factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Worked directly with clients, manufacturing personnel, and installation teams throughout project execution.
• Supported junior technicians and ensured compliance with engineering standards and safety procedures.

Master - Electrical Engineering - Azad University (2015)

Bachelor - Power Electrical Engineering - Azad University (2011)