Intermediate/Senior Electrical Design Engineer
- Barrie, ON, Canada
Salary: $83.5k – $110k annually, based on 40 hours/week · Full-time
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- Pay
- Salary: $83.5k – $110k annually, based on 40 hours/week
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of electrical engineering/design experience within the building services consulting industry.
- Working hours
- 40 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Barrie, Ontario
Salary: $83.5k – $110k annually, based on 40 hours/week
Industry: Building Services / Consulting Engineering
The Opportunity
An established mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm is looking to add an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer to its growing team in Barrie.
The firm has been providing building engineering services since 1999, working alongside architects, developers and building owners on a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, residential and institutional sectors.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative consulting environment where you'll have involvement in projects from initial design through construction, work alongside an experienced senior team and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
Project Exposure
You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of new construction and renovation projects, including:
- Mid-rise and high-rise residential developments.
- Commercial buildings and retail spaces.
- Institutional and educational facilities.
- Healthcare and long-term care facilities.
- Recreational and community buildings.
- Develop electrical designs for building systems, including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, emergency and life safety systems, generators and auxiliary systems.
- Support lead engineers on projects with electrical construction values exceeding $1 million.
- Review electrical calculations, equipment selections and construction documentation.
- Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, architectural and structural disciplines.
- Conduct site reviews, assess existing electrical systems and support renovation projects.
- Work directly with clients, owners, contractors and other consultants.
- Assist with construction administration, including site reviews, change notices and resolving technical issues.
- Provide technical direction, mentorship and quality control for up to two junior electrical team members.
- 5+ years of electrical engineering/design experience within the building services consulting industry.
- P.Eng., LEL, C.E.T. or C.Tech. designation through the applicable Ontario regulatory body.
- Strong understanding of Canadian and Ontario electrical codes and standards, including OESC, OBC, NFPA and IES.
- Experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, life safety and auxiliary systems.
- Experience with educational buildings is preferred.
- Additional exposure to commercial, retail, residential, healthcare or long-term care projects is an asset.
- Strong coordination, communication and organizational skills.
The firm promotes a collaborative, inclusive and upbeat working environment, with an emphasis on employee well-being, professional development and team engagement.
Some Of The Benefits Include
- Extended health and dental coverage.
- Employer and employee-contributed group RRSP program.
- One-on-one training and mentorship from Partners.
- Paid time off for industry events and professional development.
- Flexible working hours.
- Health and wellness reimbursement.
- Paid sick days.
- Parental leave top-up program.
- Regular staff and family events.
- Complimentary daily coffee, tea and snacks.
This is a chance to join an established building-services consultancy with a diverse project portfolio, a collaborative team environment and opportunities to take on technical responsibility while supporting the development of junior staff.
For someone looking to continue growing within consulting engineering, this offers a mix of hands-on electrical design, project involvement, client interaction and mentorship opportunities.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design electrical systems for building projects, review calculations and construction documents, coordinate with other disciplines, and support projects from design through construction. Conduct site reviews, assist with construction administration and technical issue resolution, and provide guidance and quality control for junior team members.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of electrical engineering or design experience in building-services consulting and an applicable Ontario designation such as P.Eng., LEL, C.E.T., or C.Tech. Candidates should understand Canadian and Ontario electrical codes and have experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, life safety, and auxiliary systems; educational building experience is preferred.
Skills
- Electrical Building Systems Design
- Power Distribution
- Lighting Design
- Lighting Controls
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Emergency and Life Safety Systems
- Generator and Auxiliary Systems
- Electrical Calculations
- Equipment Selection
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Site Reviews
- Construction Administration
- Client and Contractor Communication
- Technical Mentorship
- Quality Control
Benefits
- Extended Health and Dental Coverage
- Group RRSP Program
- One-on-One Training and Mentorship
- Paid Time Off for Industry Events and Professional Development
- Flexible Working Hours
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Paid Sick Days
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Staff and Family Events
- Complimentary Coffee, Tea, and Snacks
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Building Services
- Consulting Engineering
- Electrical Design
- Power Distribution
- Lighting
- Lighting Controls
- Fire Alarm
- Emergency Systems
- Life Safety Systems
- Generators
- Auxiliary Systems
- OESC
- OBC
- NFPA
- IES
- Electrical Calculations
- Equipment Selection
- Construction Documentation
- Construction Administration
- Site Reviews
- Renovation Projects
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Client Relations
- Technical Mentorship
- Quality Control
- P.Eng.
- LEL
- C.E.T.
- C.Tech.
- Educational Buildings