Post-secondary training in electrical with 3-5 years of construction industry experience.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, fire safety, access control, and structured cabling.
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk software such as AutoCAD, MEP, Revit, and/or Revizto.
Ability to lead and communicate effectively in coordination meetings with multiple trade teams.
Strong knowledge of Windows Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
Understanding of CAD tools, drawing levels, and dimensioning techniques.
Demonstrated teamwork skills with a focus on project management.
Responsibilities
Assist the Project Manager in coordinating project work.
Prepare detailed drawings and layouts based on various inputs to ensure optimal installation outcomes.
Develop installation drawings for diverse electrical systems including power distribution and fire alarm systems.
Collaborate with the project team to produce accurate drawings while adhering to time constraints.
Create detailed drawings of electrical equipment, including dimensions and fastening methods.
Interpret structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings for various spaces.
Perform technical calculations such as voltage drop and conduit fill.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse projects across Ontario.
Collaborative team environment with a focus on communication and coordination.
Exposure to advanced electrical systems and technologies.
Professional development opportunities in electrical design and project management.
Engagement in coordination meetings to influence project outcomes.
Full Job Description
In this role you will prepare, maintain and support the overall effort for the development of the electrical construction design drawings and deliverables for projects across Ontario. This role requires a strong knowledge of all electrical systems from both the design and installation perspectives including: Power distribution, fire safety systems, access control and CCTV, structured cabling, etc.
To truly excel in this role you possess well-developed drafting skills and an understanding of the use of drawing levels, reference files, and various systems and tools. You're a team player with strong communication and technical skills and are able to identify critical technical obstacles and make reasonable decisions accordingly.
As an Electrical VDC (BIM) Team Lead you:
Assist the Project Manager to co-ordinate the work.
Prepare detailed drawings, layouts and working plans as required based on verbal instructions, rough notes, engineering drawings and rough sketches to ensure the best installation outcome
Develop installation drawings for a wide range of electrical systems such as power distribution systems and grounding, lighting and lighting control systems, fire alarm and security systems, building automation systems, structured cabling, alternative energy, slab and surface installations, riser drawings, duct banks
Interact and collaborate with the project team to develop drawings efficiently and accurately while maintaining any time and schedule constraints
Develop drawings showing the necessary details and assemblies of a wide variety of electrical equipment with details such as dimensions, fastening methods, slab coordinates and other required information.
Navigate through and interpret structural, architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings for various occupancy types and spaces.
Perform technical calculations including and not limited to voltage drop, conduit fill, etc.
Review design drawings and provide feedback to ensure requirements are met.
Host and attend coordination meetings and support team decisions and strategies.
Understand and comply with the project schedule to submit deliverables and implement changes and revisions as required.
Prepare effective clash detection reports for the team to maintain order, schedule and quality.
Our ideal candidate has:
Post-secondary training in electrical with 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry.
Strong knowledge of all electrical systems from both the design and installation perspectives including: Power distribution, fire safety systems, access control and CCTV, structured cabling, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Autodesk including AutoCAD, MEP, Revit and/or Revizto
The ability to lead, present, and collaborate with multiple trade teams and effectively communicate our installation requirements in coordination meetings
Strong knowledge of Windows Office Suite: XP Professional, Word, Excel
An understanding of the uses of drawing levels, references files, various CAD tools, scaling, dimensioning and cross-sectional interpolations
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, with particular emphasis on project management
Ability to manage multiple initiatives within a plan and strong attention to detail
