Electrical Drafter/Designer
- Barrie, ON, Canada
$55,000 to $70,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000 to $70,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2-4 years of experience in a drafting or design role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We're looking for an Electrical Drafter/Designer to join our Barrie team. You'll work with engineers and project managers to turn electrical designs into clear plans, drawings and specifications, from early design through construction. Most of your time is spent on design work at your computer, with site visits on your own or with the team.
What You'll Do
- Produce detailed electrical design documents with engineers, project managers and others, before and throughout construction
- Create plans, drawings and specifications that meet Gerrits design principles, client requirements and relevant codes and standards
- Take direction from the Design Manager and/or Engineer, and help the team meet project milestones
- Perform engineering calculations
- Complete site visits independently or with team members
What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology
- 2-4 years of experience in a drafting or design role
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, AGi32, ETAP, and Microsoft Suite
- Understanding of relevant industry codes and standards and municipal by-laws
- Experience and exposure to building systems, power distribution, lighting, and fire alarms
What We Offer
- Work alongside Professional Engineers, Engineering Interns, Designers and Drafters
- 37.5-hour work week and a hybrid work arrangement
- Medical and dental coverage, life and critical illness insurance, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Plan
- Matched RRSP and DPSP contributions
- Health and Wellness Spending Account
- Paid sick time and bereavement leave, plus 5 extra "YAY Days" when you use all your vacation
- Employee discounts through Perkopolis
- Ongoing professional development, and chances to join our charitable initiatives through the year
Vacancy Status
This posting is for a prospective role. We are reviewing resumes for this position at Gerrits Engineering Limited.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
We thank all applicants. Gerrits Engineering is committed to an inclusive, accessible hiring process; accommodations are available on request by contacting Human Resources at hr@gerreng.com.
Use of AI in Hiring
Gerrits Engineering Limited may use artificial intelligence to help screen applicants during the hiring process. Applications are reviewed by Human Resources.
Candidate Follow-Up
Candidates interviewed for this position will hear back on the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Electrical Drafter/Designer at Gerrits Engineering will produce detailed electrical design documents, plans and drawings with engineers and project managers. They will also perform engineering calculations and complete site visits, independently or with the team.
Requirements
Candidates need post-secondary education in Engineering Technology and 2-4 years of drafting or design experience. Gerrits Engineering also asks for knowledge of relevant codes, standards and municipal by-laws, plus building systems and power distribution exposure.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- AGi32
- ETAP
- Microsoft Office
- Electrical drafting
- Electrical design
- Engineering calculations
- Building systems
- Power distribution
- Lighting
- Fire alarm systems
- Codes and standards
- Site visits
- Technical drawings
- Specifications writing
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Life and critical illness insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Matched RRSP and DPSP contributions
- Health and Wellness Spending Account
- Paid sick time and bereavement leave
- Extra YAY Days
- Employee discounts
- Professional development
Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Energy
Keywords
- Electrical drafting
- Electrical design
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- AGi32
- ETAP
- Microsoft Office
- Electrical drawings
- Electrical plans
- Electrical specifications
- Building systems
- Power distribution
- Lighting design
- Fire alarm systems
- Engineering technology
- Construction drawings
- CAD drafting
- Electrical engineering support
- Codes and standards
- Municipal by-laws
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Employee discount
- Wellness program
Tools
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- AGi32
- ETAP
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Engineering Technology