Electrical Engineer 5

CDM Smith; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CDM Smith as an Electrical Engineer, where you will design and analyze complex electrical systems and power models. Your expertise will ensure that designs align with project specifications, while you also contribute to the firm's knowledge management through documentation and mentorship. Emphasizing a rich employee experience, seek out a role that blends technical skill and career growth.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience with power systems design and analysis.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Create designs for complex electrical systems and power models.
• Perform electrical calculations for systems and lighting.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical Design

Power System Analysis

Technical Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Professional engineering (PEng.) license

Job description

Why CDM Smith?

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

With general direction, creates basic to highly complex designs of electric master system plans, power system, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems.
-Performs studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other similar calculations.
-Develops white papers and technical documentation to support the firm's technical knowledge Management (TKM).
-Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
-Updates design requirements as necessary.
-Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc..
-Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
-Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
-Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
-Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
-Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
-Performs other duties as required.
-Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
-Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
-May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Minimum Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline.
-Professional engineering (PEng.) license.
-7 years of related experience.
-Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
-The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
-Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

-Water/ Wastewater experience

Amount of Travel Required

20%

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Pay Range Minimum

$104,390

Pay Range Maximum

$177,450

Business Unit

NAU

Group

WNC

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - Please note that all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, for the Company, at the time of hire. Furthermore, this is not a position for which the Company is offering immigration application sponsorship or support.

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