Engineering and Risk Management Professionals
Hedgehog Technologies is an electrical engineering consulting firm that specializes in risk management to deliver progressive and sustainable solutions where safety is paramount. We stay on the frontier of innovation in order to make complex visions a practical reality.
Proudly diverse in both backgrounds and skill-sets, our employees include PMP® Project Management Professionals, TÜV Rheinland certified functional safety experts and Professional Engineers with decades of experience.
Our impact is global with a proven track record of supporting multinational foreign companies, remote Indigenous communities, and local municipalities. At Hedgehog, we’re more than engineers, we are passion-driven people who strive to advance the quality of life for everyone.
A Little Bit of History…
In the early days, Michael Wrinch worked as a forest firefighter in British Columbia’s rugged interior. His commitment towards excellence in safety and hard work continued into his professional electrical engineering career.
In 2001, Michael formed Hedgehog Technologies out of his attic with only a handful of clients to support the humble enterprise. He carried a vision to sustainably grow the company while providing creative and innovative engineering solutions to the global marketplace. Over the span of two decades his ambition met with perseverance, a tenacious work ethic, and bold leadership.
Fast forward and Hedgehog has grown into a team of diverse engineers that manages innovative projects across the world, including designing military-grade submarines, building state-of-the-art thrill rides and operating the first smart microgrid in Canada. We’re proud of how far we’ve come but we’re even more excited about where we’re going next.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
We strive to shape our communities through forward-thinking programs and initiatives. We’re not just engineers, we’re human beings that want to see a positive impact reflected by our professional work.
Everyone at Hedgehog is committed to making a difference and recognizes corporate social responsibility as an important ethical component to the engineering profession. Our ideas embrace sustainability, community development, human rights, and environmental issues.
Here are some examples of how Hedgehog Technologies engages in corporate social responsibility:
OUR WORKPLACE
- Day-to-day green initiatives (recycling, energy savings)
- Annual carbon footprint review and finding new ways to offset
- Moving towards ‘paperless’ office
OUR CLIENTS
- Energy optimization studies
- Practicing sustainable solutions for every project
- Innovative green technologies (PV solar, bio-fuels, etc.)
OUR PROFESSION
- Active engagement with professional and technical associations across Canada
- Supporting National Engineering Week events
- Hosting engineering seminars and speaking events
- Always striving for diversity and equal opportunities
- Supporting the advancement of women in engineering through corporate sponsorships, thought leadership, and events
OUR COMMUNITIES
- In-house fundraising for emergency disaster relief
- Earth Day events
- Supporting First Nations through community studies and assessments
OUR PEOPLE
- Co-op student programs for emerging professionals
- On-going employee career planning & paid educational training
- Mentorship programs
COVID-19 Guidelines
With the global spread of COVID-19, we recognize the need to do our part in minimizing the impact of the pandemic to promote safety for our clients, the team, and the public. Hedgehog conducts all business activities in the interest of public health and safety. We adhere to the guidelines set out by the following resources:
- Health Canada
- WorkSafe BC
- World Health Organization
- Ministry of Health – Province of BC
- Vancouver Coastal Health
Hedgehog will remain vigilant in monitoring the evolving situation and adapt to the changes as outlined by the various health organizations. Thank you for understanding as we navigate these new challenges and always remember to sanitize your hands, practice social distancing and keep safe–we are all in this together!
