Electrical Design Engineer - ONT-1029

Applytojobs; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PBX Engineering seeks a qualified Design Engineer to work with Municipal Utilities and Industrial teams in Ontario and Eastern Canada. You will collaborate with engineers to deliver projects, prepare design documentation, and manage site assessments and construction activity.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, PEO registration (EIT or P.Eng.), 5–7 years of electrical power design, and proven project management with strong communication and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree and PEO registration (EIT or P.Eng).
• 5–7 years of electrical power design in an engineering consulting environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to handle responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong time management.
• Proven project management experience and client relationships.
• Eagerness to learn and professional attitude.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and Ontario amendments.

Responsibilities

• Perform client liaison and project management to support efficient and effective project delivery.
• Prepare construction-related contract documentation.
• Provide constructability reviews.
• Conduct site assessments and equipment condition assessments.
• Conduct site inspections and progress reviews; manage documentation (change orders, shop drawings, RFIs, as-built drawings).
• Oversee contractor quality control and testing activities.
• Prepare calculations and simulations (voltage drop, protection & coordination, arc flash, grounding).
• Prepare designs, drawings, cost estimates, and construction specifications.
• Assist with project proposals and fees.
• Attend meetings and assist with testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop software and designs for industrial systems (ports, terminals, bridges, tunnels).
• Manage small to medium projects and mentor junior staff.
• Assist business development and travel to site locations as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Team leadership

Independent worker

Time management

Client relationships

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PEO registration as EIT or P.Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

MS Office

Job description

PBX is looking for a qualified Design Engineer to work with the Municipal Utilities and Industrial teams and other engineers in delivering projects in Ontario and Eastern Canada.

About PBX Engineering

We are an electrical, systems, and software engineering firm, with offices in BC and Alberta, and expansion occurring in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. For more than 28 years we have diligently curated steady growth to build a successful company of over 150 employees.

Our extensive, diverse, and award-winning project portfolio includes infrastructure that positively impacts the public and the communities where we all live and work.

About the Role

Working closely with other engineers, the Design Engineer will be a key member of the Municipal Utilities and Industrial teams, with responsibility for project tasks in the following areas:

• Perform client liaison and project management to support efficient and effective project delivery
• Prepare construction-related contract documentation
• Provide constructability reviews
• Conduct site assessments and equipment condition assessments
• Conduct site inspections, construction progress reviews, and field reviews
• Prepare, track, review, and manage construction documentation (change orders, site instructions, shop drawings, quality management forms, test plans, requests for information, as-built drawings, etc.)
• Oversee contractor quality control and testing activities
• Preparation of calculations and simulations, including voltage drop, protection & coordination, arc flash, grounding, etc.
• Preparation of design documentation, including drawings, cost estimates, reports, and construction specifications
• Assisting with preparation of project proposals and project fees
• Prepare specifications, reports, technical memos, and other project documentation and deliverables
• Attend meetings
• Performing system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Develop software
• Preparation of designs for all types of industrial systems for a variety of industrial facility types including marine ports and terminals, transit facilities, and infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels, etc.
• Project Management experience managing small to medium size projects
• Responsible for producing design documentation and interfacing with clients with high level support from senior engineering staff
• Manage teams and mentor junior staff, as and when directed
• Assist with business development activities, as and when appropriate
• Travel to site locations as required

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

The preferred and required skills of a successful candidate are listed below:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology program or equivalent from a recognized technical institute.
• Registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as an EIT or P.Eng.
• At least 5-7 years experience in electrical power design and an engineering consulting environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively deal with a high level of responsibility
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated effective project management experience
• Experience managing client relationships
• Eagerness to learn and a positive, professional attitude
• Able to effectively deal with a high level of responsibility and demanding work schedule
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and Ontario Amendments to the Canadian Electrical Code
• Strong computer skills including good working knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where demands and deadlines shift frequently
• A professional demeanor

Desirable Qualifications

Beyond the core skills, there are particular qualifications that will set you apart.The successful candidate will likely have most or all of the following qualifications:

• Experience with ETAP design software
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience in a consulting environment
• Genuine desire to make an impactful contribution to a place where you yourself can build a long-term career

Compensation

The range of compensation for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 base salary per annum. This salary range is provided specifically for compliance to provincial legislation. The actual salary will depend on the skills, experience, and capabilities of the successful candidate relative to the role and may or may not land within the range specified above.

Applications

PBX provides equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. Artificial intelligence may be used to support screening and assessment of applicants. Our People Team reviews all applications to ensure a thoughtful, human-centred hiring experience.