Electrical Engineer

Williams Engineering Canada Inc.; Calgary; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Human Resources Generalist where your contributions will shape the future of engineering in communities across Canada. This role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and technical leads to ensure the successful delivery of projects. You will mentor junior engineers, manage project risks, and maintain high-quality standards. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a culture that values diversity and innovation, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a supportive environment. Experience the exceptional culture of a certified Great Place to Work and help engineer a brighter future for all.

Benefits

Flexible remote working options

Training and advancement opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Great Place to Work certification

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on project management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to deliver projects on time.
• Provide guidance to junior teammates and ensure technical standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Risk Identification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. Status

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Deltek Vision

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

AGI 32 Software

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Williams Engineering Canada Inc.

Human Resources Generalist | Candidate Experience, Talent Sourcing

At Williams Engineering Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community.

Knowing what we do reaches beyond a single project, we believe it's not only our responsibility but our core purpose to engineer cities that are safe, inclusive, and resilient.

We believe in the value of shared knowledge to better consult, create, and encourage diverse perspectives, to provide innovative solutions across the busiest cities and the most remote regions of Western and Northern Canada. We recognize that our people do much more than engineer solutions and solve our clients' greatest challenges; they have the opportunity to impact the communities in which they live, work, and build relationships in. In order to make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. To us, this means providing fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment.

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Our team members thrive in an environment that values growth, innovation, and respect. Join us, and experience firsthand what makes our culture truly exceptional!

There are many reasons why remote working helps people have more control over their work and balance their lives, that's why at Williams Engineering, we believe a remote work strategy makes business sense and helps us achieve our purpose of brightening the lives of people in our communities by reducing our carbon footprint.

Reports to: Team Lead, Engineering Manager

Based at: Regional Office

Position Purpose: Working closely with the Project Manager, acting as Technical Lead on various projects, and maintaining the technical capability and production requirements of the projects. Provides exceptional customer service and coordination assistance with internal and external project partners (consultants, contractors, etc.).

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with the Team lead/ Project Manager/ Branch Manager/ Engineering Manager in providing our clients with finished projects in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager; this includes collecting and coordinating useful information.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior teammates, this includes reviewing reports and ensuring technical standards are met.
• Share expertise with other offices.
• May act as client contact.
• Support, maintain and improve quality control.
• Calculate cost opinions, change orders and earned value.
• Identify risks associated with a project at the proposal stage; satisfy client and our requirements with regard to risk management.
• Accurately apply codes and regulations.
• Write reports not requiring significant editing.
• Respond to and resolve interdisciplinary design conflicts.
• Manage, review and/or provide input for proposals.
• Review and mark up complex drawings.
• Write and present technical papers.
• Operate as a specialist consultant by creating unique designs and concepts, by developing an in-depth understanding of other on-site disciplines and by ensuring WE’s technical capability is moved throughout WE.
• Operate independently on routine projects and oversee work plans and procedures on routine projects.
• Coordinate with all service lines, extract and relay relevant information for complex projects.
• With proven capability, prepare engineering design, specification and/or recommendations for a variety of the following:
• Control systems
• Grounding
• Hazardous area classification
• Heat tracing systems
• High and medium low voltage power systems
• Low tension building systems engineering
• Low voltage power
• Life safety systems
• Power systems analysis
• Commissioning of electrical systems
• Energy analysis and management
• Modify established standards, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions for comparative situations.
• Stamp own project design and reports and that of engineers in training for whom you are providing peer review as appropriate.
• Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WE's Purpose and Core Values.
• Teammates are required to adhere to the company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices in effect at any given time.
• Have the ability to apply for a Federal security clearance in order to work on institutional projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• P.Eng. Status with appropriate provincial association
• 8-10 years of experience minimum

Skills and Capabilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of opinions and has an open, clear and succinct communication style.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines.
• Ability to represent the company to WE teammates, clients and community by ensuring the best image is presented.
• Application knowledge of WE systems and programs (including MS Office 365, SharePoint, Deltek Vision, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, AGI 32 Software)
• Ability to accurately apply codes and regulations.
• Ability to write reports not requiring significant editing.
• Ability to identify risks – to satisfy client and WE requirements

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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