Senior Electrical Engineer Property & Buildings

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Who are we looking for?

Our GTA and/or Waterloo offices are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer Property & Buildings to join the Design Services Group. As a member of the multidiscipline design team, the Electrical Engineer will work on a broad spectrum of electrical aspects for multiple projects including new installations, upgrades of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and construction support. This person must have solid understanding of low voltage power distribution design, motor control concepts and functionality, electrical system protection and control, standby power options and implementation, detailed design work, construction contract administration and support, and commissioning activities for commercial and residential buildings, healthcare as well as in municipal and industrial sectors. Quick adaptation to different clients design standards, experience with working on pursuits, and managing client relations is a must.

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Were seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Taking the lead of writing proposals, developing design and construction fees, and report writing.
• Managing client relations and assisting with business development.
• Working in fast paced challenging environment with multiple projects with the support of other junior and/or intermediate electrical staff.
• Functioning as Project Lead, completing condition assessments for facilities, participating in client workshops, value engineering exercises, present design option, make technical decisions. This would include preparing and leading electrical specific meetings with clients presenting design options, system functionality, etc.
• Leading an electrical project team throughout project phases and monitoring schedule, quality of deliverable and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Preparing detailed design drawing packages for projects of varying scales, including, but not limited to the following:
  • Utility interconnection
  • Electrical system protection and coordination
  • LV/MV power distribution
  • LV/MV motor control
  • Standby power systems design
  • Instrumentation and Control
  • Building services (lighting, security, etc.)
  • Fire Alarm systems
  • Security Systems including CCTV, cameras etc.
  • PA systems
  • DC systems and UPS
  • Grounding
  • Equipment layouts
• Completion and review of electrical design calculations.
• Preparation of contract documentation including equipment specifications, cable/conduit schedules, installation specifications, equipment procurement documents, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, bill-of-materials, and process narratives.
• Technical review and quality control of design drawings and documents. Professional sealing of technical documents.
• Support during tendering and construction including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise (GPR), harmonics, etc.), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparation and evaluation of change orders and participation in project meetings.
• Coordination of electrical system designs with other engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.), vendors, and outside design team members. Providing direction to and coordination with internal designers/drafters team.
• Ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations. Coordination and liaison with clients and approving authorities.

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

• B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• Registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario
• Minimum of 15 years of experience involved in the design and implementation of MV and LV electrical systems as well as solid understanding of field instrumentation.
• Demonstrated experience working on healthcare, commercial, residential and municipal projects and pursuits.
• Experience with supervising small electrical teams and development of Junior staff.
• Experience with managing client relations, scope changes, schedule and budgets, tight deadlines while delivering multiple mid to small sized engineering projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations. Understanding of MV and LV power distribution design concepts, equipment and personnel safety strategies and electrical system protection theories and applications.
• Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence to follow-up. Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Self-motivated, with strong desire to learn.
• Well organized, able to multi-task and work in fast paced changing and challenging environments. Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Be a part of multi-functional teams with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of the team, to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Experience working with developers and architectural firms is an asset.
• P.Eng. in other provinces outside of Ontario is an asset.
• PMP designation is an asset.
• G class drivers license

We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to the success and happiness of our people. We also offer competitive salary packages based on qualifications, skills and experience.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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