We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate or Senior Buildings Electrical Engineer to join our Ottawa, ON team!
As a Buildings Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for various building projects. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure that our electrical designs are efficient, safe, and meet client expectations. This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to sustainability.
Specifically, you will:
- Design and prepare contract documents for electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems;
- Participate in Building Condition Assessments (BCAs);
- Coordinate design support staff across multiple disciplines;
- Manage projects to meet budget and deliverables;
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and clients;
- Prepare proposals, respond to external RFPs, and lead proposal initiatives in collaboration with other disciplines and stakeholders;
- Provide input into construction cost estimates;
- Perform Construction administration and field reviews;
- Conduct document development, planning, and/or execution of commissioning and start-up activities;
- Participate in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Studies;
- Prepare technical RFQ documents, technical review of bid submissions, and review of vendor documentation following award;
- Coordinate and work with project team members in various branch offices or project sites in Canada and abroad;
- Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, within budget, accurate, and in-line with corporate and/or project specific quality and safety objectives;
- Participate in the design, construction administration, and/or commissioning of Health care facilities including Public Private Partnerships (PPP), acute care facilities, long-term care facilities and primary care facilities.
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering;
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada with eligibility for registration with
the provincial licensing body; - Minimum eight (8) years experience in the design of electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings;
- Additional professional accreditations such as PMP, RCDD, LC, LEED AP, WELL AP, CTS, CEM, RHFAC, etc. would be considered an asset;
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit;
- Experience with AGi32 lighting simulation software;
- Experience with ElumTools would be considered an asset;
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
- Valid driver's license and be able to travel to job sites within Ontario and surrounding areas.
What we can offer you:
- A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
- Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
- Maternity or Parental leave top-up
- Health spending account
- Wellness incentive
- Membership dues reimbursement
- Education and lifelong learning subsidization
- Community volunteering incentive
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Public transit subsidy
In addition to the above benefits, we offer:
- Flexible work hours with occasional work-from-home opportunities, supporting both your professional and personal commitments.
- Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise.
- Exposure to a variety of projects.
- Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests.
- Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise.
- Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development.
- Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa.
- Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.
CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.
