Electrical Engineer

Equest; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Ottawa is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop design solutions for building projects. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams and ensuring adherence to building codes and project requirements. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in electrical systems, proficiency in engineering software like AutoCAD and Revit MEP, and relevant education. This position offers a chance to work on diverse projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of project work experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in electrical engineering building systems.

Responsibilities

• Designs components of buildings and integrates architectural design.
• Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates drawings.
• Performs engineering activities such as calculations and code research.
• Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys.
• Writes engineering specifications for Project Manuals.
• Reviews project products and shop drawings.

Skills

Engineering software skills (AutoCAD, Revit MEP)

Engineering knowledge related to building electrical systems

Familiarity with architectural design concepts

Education

Related post-secondary education

Registered with a relevant professional engineering association

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
• Performs engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluates site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
• Synthesizes, interprets and coordinates technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
• Reviews project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

Required Skills

• Is proficient in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as electrical engineering systems design software
• Engineering knowledge related to building electrical systems and multiple building types
• Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association

Required Experience

• 7-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in electrical engineering buildings systems