Senior Electrical Engineer

Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Ottawa, ON with opportunities for hybrid work

Salary Range: Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications.

Introduction

Join our vibrant and growing Buildings Places Canada team, a fully integrated group spanning architecture, engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics, and asset management for design and infrastructure projects. Project assignments may include Federal Government, Transit, Municipal, Commercial, and Industrial projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A University Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• No less than six (6) years of related industry experience in federal government, institutional, commercial, and light industrial projects.
• Professional Engineer designation.
• Holding or capable of obtaining security clearance.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with OESC, OBC, IEEE, NFPA, ASHRAE, CSA and other industry standards and codes.
• Applicable experience in electrical-related design and commissioning, including electrical distribution systems and equipment, variable speed drives, and instrumentation & control systems.
• Experience with various computer-aided design platforms like MS Office, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and MS Project.
• Great knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (NEC or IEC exposure is an asset), Alberta Building Code, and National Energy Code.
• Knowledge with power analysis tools such as SKM and/or ETAP and experience of performing system studies including Short Circuit and Protection Coordination Study, Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis and Harmonic study, Load-flow Study.
• Additional certifications such as PMP, LEED etc. is a bonus.
• Experience with Instrumentation and Control system design is a plus.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and specification development for electrical power systems distribution systems, and low-voltage applications including lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and security systems.
• Designing power systems, instrumentation, and process control devices for various processes.
• Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality of technical information and project documentation according to QA/QC programs.
• Collaborating with other discipline engineers, designers, and project managers as a key team player in integrated multi-disciplinary project delivery.
• Coordinate with local hydro utility service suppliers for incoming power services.
• Managing and organizing multiple work assignments, including supporting the production of contract documents.
• Attending site inspection, meetings, and site reviews complete with reports.
• Review shop drawing and answer Contractor RFIs.
• SI and CCN preparations.
• Contractor change quotation reviews.
• Progress billing reviews.
• Supervision of FAT and SAT and electrical system commissioning.

Company Benefits & Culture

• We foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.