Electrical Engineer

Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc. in Ontario is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer (P.Eng.) to lead electrical building design, including power distribution, lighting, and life-safety systems. You will review AutoCAD and Revit MEP models, apply codes, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes delivering design packages, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with Ontario codes for complex institutional projects.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical building systems including power distribution, emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and site service systems.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications and review AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D models.
• Apply electrical engineering requirements per OBC, Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CSA standards, and related frameworks.
• Conduct site investigations and construction reviews to verify conditions and adherence to design documents.
• Provide contract administration services and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead aspects of design while supporting discipline leads and mentoring others.

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP 3D

Job description

Position Title:Electrical Engineer (P.Eng.)

Position Hours:Full Time- 37.5 hours/week

We are hiring for a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and site service systems.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications
• Review AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D models
• Apply electrical engineering requirements in accordance with the OBC, Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CSA standards, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct site investigations and perform construction reviews to assess existing conditions, validate installations, and ensure adherence to design documents.
• Provide contract administration services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute as a key team member- leading aspects of design while supporting discipline leads and mentoring others as required.

Education and Licensing

• Licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.) required
• Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with a minimum of 5 years of electrical design experience on complex building projects.
• Experience delivering electrical systems for major institutional and healthcare projects, including power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP 3D, considered an asset
• Experience working within delivery models
• Deliver design packages, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines with precision.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and Ontario Building Code.