Building Electrical Design Engineer

BPA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

M+B Engineering in Calgary is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team. Reports to Erik Byrgesen, offering growth within a collaborative, high-performance environment.

The role involves developing electrical designs and drawings for building systems, coordinating with clients and consultants, and managing on-site construction administration. Based in Calgary with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with building electrical systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs, project specifications, and drawing details for building electrical systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, security, communications) using Revit or AutoCAD or BIM tools.
• Perform design coordination and quality control on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project management elements: scheduling, time management, and reporting.
• Communicate and coordinate among all parties and disciplines involved.
• Accountable for on-site Construction Administration, including site surveys and inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are currently seeking an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team in Calgary.

Reporting to Erik Byrgesen, a highly people-oriented leader with a strong vision for excellence, this role offers the opportunity to grow within a collaborative team that is committed to continuous improvement and high performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop electrical designs, project specifications, and electrical drawing details for building electrical systems, including but not limited to power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications, using Revit, AutoCAD, or any other BIM collaboration software.
2. Perform design coordination and quality control on assigned projects.
3. Collaborate with clients and consultants throughout the project.
4. Project management: Ensure that scheduling, time management, and reporting are implemented effectively and efficiently.
5. Effectively communicate and coordinate among all parties and disciplines involved in assigned projects.
6. Accountable for on-site Construction Administration, including completion of site surveys and inspections on construction sites in assigned projects.

Essential Functions:

1. Effective Communication: Ensuring efficient communication and coordination among all project stakeholders.
2. Service Quality: Responsible for delivering high-quality service on assigned projects.
3. Client Interaction: Extensive interaction with clients, vendor representatives, and project field personnel.
4. Client Satisfaction: Maintaining strong client relationships and high levels of client satisfaction.
5. Problem Solving: Performing assignments with minimal instructions and offering solutions to complex problems.
6. Client Engagement: Participating in job site visits, client meetings, and presentations.
7. Technological Awareness: Staying up to date with the latest technological advancements.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

1. Flexible Schedule: This role may require after-hours work, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, as project workloads dictate.
2. Varied Locations: While most of the work will be office-based, there may be occasional travel to client offices, production facilities, or construction job sites. Conditions will vary, but the above-mentioned conditions will generally apply.
3. Calgary-Centric: Most work will be in or around the city of Calgary, with occasional travel outside of this area.
4. Driver’s License: Having a valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional use is an asset.

Additional Information:

1. No Relocation: Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.
2. Work Authorization: Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
3. Safety First: M+B Engineering is committed to a high-level safety program to protect our employees.