Electrical Designer II

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking an Electrical Designer II to join our team of designers, architects and engineers. You will develop design concepts and translate them into client-ready construction documents.

You will perform basic engineering calculations, set up Revit/AutoCAD views, coordinate with vendors, participate in meetings, and ensure drawings meet company standards and project requirements. This role involves travel up to 20% and working in both indoor and outdoor environments with

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of previous design experience in the building design industry.
• Technical or Associate Degree in design from an accredited technical institution or college.
• Experience in the use of engineering design programs and CAD (AutoCAD/Revit/Navisworks).
• Proven time management skills to juggle more than one project at a time.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Lead with design development and documentation.
• Uses CAD technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents.
• Reviews drawings to ensure compliance with design and production standards.
• Sets up views/sheets in Revit or AutoCAD per Project Lead conventions.
• Coordinates design work with related engineering disciplines.
• Attends job and construction meetings and coordinates work.
• Researches equipment selections under direction of Project Designer/Engineer.
• Performs basic engineering calculations (motor feeder sizing, amps/kVA, loads, voltage drop).
• Ensures quality and coordination reflect design intent.

Skills

Design experience

Time management

Oral and written communication

Electrical system knowledge

Attention to codes

Education

Technical or Associate Degree in design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Electrical Designer II to join our talented team at our office located in Vaughan, Ontario.

In this role, you will work with a team of Designers, Architects, and Engineers to develop design concepts, which are incorporated into a final product to the client’s specifications. Primarily works on technical aspects of a project.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists Project Lead with design development and documentation.
• Uses computer-aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents.
• Reviews drawings and documents to ensure compliance with company design and production standards.
• Sets up views/sheets within Revit or AutoCAD for use on a project, utilizing the established naming convention and drawing list prepared by the Project Lead.
• Works with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
• Interacts with clients on a limited basis to secure scope and design intent.
• Research equipment selections from catalogs under the direction of the Project Designer/Engineer.
• Performs basic engineering/design calculations, such as motor feeder sizing, conversion from HP and kW to amps and kVA, branch circuit and panel loads, and voltage drop.
• Ensures acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
• Coordinate design work with related engineering disciplines.
• Attends job and construction meetings and participates in the coordination of the work.
• Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
• Performs special projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2-4 years of previous design experience in the building design industry.
• Technical or Associate Degree in design from an accredited technical institution or college.
• Experience in the use of engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit/Navisworks).
• Proven time management skills to juggle more than one project at a time.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will have 5-20% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• Position may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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