Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering
University of Alberta — Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posted 2026-10-23
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered. This position has a term length of 2 years. Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. Support the design and development of automated machinery for modular offsite construction through electrical schematic development, control panel design, component selection, system integration, testing, and commissioning. Contribute to the development of Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems, computer vision and machine learning applications, SCADA and digital twin infrastructure, and integrated Revit/BIM-to-machine workflows that enable advanced digital manufacturing and automated construction processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize automation processes, improve system performance, and troubleshoot operational issues. Design and develop 2D electrical schematics for automated machinery. Create and maintain 3D layouts of electrical control panels, ensuring space optimization and complian