Metrolinx

Electrical Design Coordinator

Metrolinx • $75K — $95K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; master's preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years in detailed design of building and civil projects.
  • Strong knowledge of building design and working with design teams.
  • Familiarity with Autodesk software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM360.

Responsibilities

  • Support procurement strategy in coordination with the Electrical Design Manager.
  • Prepare technical tender documentation for suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Review supplier proposals and respond to RFIs.
  • Issue approved technical documentation for construction post-authorization.
  • Coordinate design changes and technical issues during construction.
  • Assess and comment on shop drawings from subcontractors.
  • Conduct site visits as needed to support construction activities.

Benefits

  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • Optional RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Electrical Design Coordinator provides technical support during the construction phase, ensuring electrical installations are constructible, code-compliant, and well-coordinated with construction teams and subcontractors.

This role acts as a key interface between design, construction, and subcontractors, supporting issue resolution, design changes, and technical assurance on site, while reporting to the Electrical Design Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement and Supplier Support
  • Support the procurement strategy in coordination with the Electrical Design Manager.
  • In collaboration with the Procurement team, prepare technical tender documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, schedules, and scopes of work for suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Review and technically assess supplier and subcontractor proposals, including responses to RFIs.
  • Review and comment on Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures for electrical equipment.
  • Review purchase requisitions for electrical materials and equipment to be incorporated into the works.
  • Review, track, and follow up on non-conformance reports (NCRs) issued to suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Monitor, follow up, and report on the progress of suppliers' and subcontractors' scope of work

Post-Design and Construction Stage Support
  • Issue approved technical and design documentation for construction following Employer authorization.
  • Review shop drawings prepared by subcontractors and issue document review check sheets.
  • Work closely with the Construction Team and Designers to coordinate design changes and technical issues arising during construction, including RFIs, Field Change Requests (FCRs), Non-Conformances (NCRs), Notices of Design Change (NDCs), and similar processes.
  • Support the preparation of in-house shop drawings, as required.
  • Coordinate technical interfaces between suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Review construction procedures and installation methods prepared by subcontractors.
  • Review field change requests submitted by the construction/production team.
  • Assist in resolving non-conformance issues raised by the QA team within the assigned scope of work.
  • Support the preparation and review of testing and commissioning procedures.
  • Perform site visits as required to support construction activities.
  • Prepare and compile final project documentation for handover, including as-built packages

Quality
  • Demonstrate commitment to achieving the objectives defined in the Company Quality Policy.
  • Comply with all procedures, processes, and standards applicable to the position.
  • Proactively share feedback on non-conformances, customer complaints, preventive actions, and improvement opportunities.
  • Contribute to promoting and protecting the Company's brand image and professional reputation.
  • Adhere to the Company's privacy and data protection policies

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
  • Comply with all health and safety rules, procedures, and site instructions.
  • Promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses to the appropriate parties.
  • Actively promote the 4R sustainability principles: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover.
  • Support the responsible use of water and energy resources at both office and construction sites.


Qualifications
  • Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. A master's degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the detailed design of building and civil infrastructure projects (plan production and specifications).
  • Sound knowledge of building design, with previous experience working in design teams or with external consultants required.
  • Knowledge and experience with Autodesk software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or BIM360), and other applicable common software in the field of transportation engineering.


Additional Information

What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
    • Disability Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Extended medical insurance
    • (Optional) RRSP matching
    • Discretionary Bonus

About Metrolinx

Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario under the Metrolinx Act, 2006, was created to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The organization’s mission is to champion, develop and implement an integrated transportation system for our region that enhances prosperity, sustainability and quality of life.

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