Electrical Building Services Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Calgary seeks an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer to design, coordinate, and deliver electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and mixed-use projects.

This role requires strong knowledge of Canadian codes and collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will apply CEC, Alberta Building Code, CSA standards, and use AutoCAD, Revit MEP, ETAP/SKM, and MS Office while mentoring junior engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of Canadian experience in electrical building services.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
• Strong knowledge of CEC, Alberta Building Code and CSA standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, ETAP/SKM or similar software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building projects including lighting, emergency power, and low-voltage systems.
• Prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with CEC and Alberta Building Code.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction administration support.
• Mentor junior team members and support project planning and budgeting.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

2+ years Canadian experience in electrical building services consulting

P.Eng. designation or EIT status (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

ETAP

SKM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer to join a growing team in Calgary. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and mixed-use building projects. This role requires strong knowledge of Canadian codes and standards, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building projects, including:
• Lighting and lighting controls
• Emergency power systems
• Low-voltage systems
• Communication and security systems
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Alberta Building Code, and applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, condition assessments, and field reviews.
• Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and provide construction administration support.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Provide technical expertise throughout all project phases, from concept design to construction completion.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical excellence within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years of Canadian experience in electrical building services consulting.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
• Alberta Building Code
• CSA standards
• Building systems design and coordination
• Experience using:
• AutoCAD
• Revit MEP
• ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical analysis software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng. designation or EIT status with progression toward licensure.
• Experience working on healthcare, commercial, institutional, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and energy-efficient building systems.
• Experience conducting power system studies, lighting calculations, and emergency backup system design.

Why Join?

• Work on a variety of impactful building projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and career development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.