Electrical Design Technologist / Electrical Engineer, Building Systems

Straiton Engineering Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abbotsford is seeking an Electrical Design Technologist/Electrical Engineer. This role involves developing design drawings for various building systems, ensuring compliance with codes, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have a technical background and a passion for design, along with strong communication skills. The company values diversity and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company-sponsored retirement savings plan

Comprehensive health, dental, and lifestyle plan

Competitive salary, regularly adjusted for high performers

Qualifications

• 2-8 years work experience in Electrical Design preferred.
• Graduation from a technical university or college diploma program.

Responsibilities

• Develop design drawings for building systems including lighting and power distribution.
• Perform electrical calculations and prepare drawings for permits and construction.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Knowledge of BC Building Code

Education

Technical university or college diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

MS Excel

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Electrical Design Technologist / Electrical Engineer, Building Systems

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Job Title: Electrical Design Technologist / Electrical Engineer

Category: Electrical Engineering – Building Systems

Location: Abbotsford, BC

About the Company

At Straiton Engineering, we know that our people are the means of delivering results to our clients. We find and keep people who share our passion for service and design. We are currently seeking an Electrical Design Technologist/Electrical Engineer to join our growing team.

Straiton Engineering Ltd. (SEL) was founded by two professional engineers seeking a renewed focus on the quality of design and client service. We are a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in residential, commercial and industrial building design. While we operate primarily in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, our projects span Western Canada. Our valued clients include developers, business owners, universities, property managers, government agencies, and industrial companies.

Every day, we:

• Support and train our employees, helping them build their careers
• Design building systems to be sustainable, safe and comfortable
• Work to earn the trust of our clients and our colleagues
• Seek out feedback, and respond by improving ourselves

About the Role

In this role, you will work closely with engineers and senior technical staff to develop design drawings for a variety of building systems, including:

• Lighting and emergency lighting
• Power distribution, including schematics and single-line diagrams
• Coordination of security and access control systems

Our projects range in size and complexity—from small tenant improvements to large multi-residential, commercial, office, and light industrial developments. Local experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be up to date on applicable building codes, by-laws and standards
• Operate with moderate oversight on typical design problems; seek advice and assistance from senior staff for deeper technical problems
• Perform electrical calculations for power distribution, lighting levels, and equipment sizing
• Prepare drawings suitable for building permits, tenders, and construction
• Working with the project team to help resolve issues during construction
• Working closely with the Project Manager and other technical staff to provide clients with completed projects in a timely manner
• Maintaining open lines of communication and coordinating work with the Project Manager, staff, and project team members outside of SEL
• Prepare and track construction documentation (change orders, site instructions, shop drawings, RFI’s, etc.) with moderate oversight
• Perform site visits, as required, with direct supervision
• Participating in discussions with clients as required

Qualifications

• Graduation from a technical university or college diploma program, with a focus on AutoCAD Design, Electrical Engineering, or Lighting Design; or
• Equivalent work experience; and
• 2 – 8 years work experience in Electrical Design preferred, but not required

Required Skills

• Competent working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and BC Building Code
• Ability to accurately apply common codes and standards to routine design problems
• A passion for design and self-improvement through learning
• Interpersonal Skills: demonstrates respect for others and communicate ideas clearly
• Communication Skills: communicate in a credible, attentive, and reliable manner
• Ability to identify and understand client expectations, then meet or exceed them
• Knowledge of MS Office 365 suite
• Highly skilled in the use of AutoCAD (2D), MS Excel, and other routine design tools
• Ability to identify risks to clients or SEL and identify technical innovative approaches to complex problems
• Close-knit team with a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere
• Competitive salary, regularly adjusted for high performers
• Company-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and lifestyle plan

We’d love to hear from you! If we sound like the right fit, please forward your resume to [e-mail]

At Straiton Engineering, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, ages, and backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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