Electrical Engineer - Building

BPA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA in Edmonton is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team. You will develop electrical designs for building systems, including power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications, using Revit, AutoCAD, or BIM tools.

You will coordinate with clients and consultants, manage schedules and reporting, perform site surveys and inspections, and participate in job-site visits to ensure quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication across project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
• Experience working with clients and consultants on projects.
• Proactive problem solving with minimal guidance.
• Ability to present at client meetings and site visits.
• Knowledge of building electrical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and drawings for building systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, security, communications) using Revit/AutoCAD/BIM tools.
• Coordinate design and perform quality checks on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project scheduling, time management, and reporting to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate and coordinate among all parties and disciplines involved in projects.
• Conduct on-site construction administration activities, including site surveys and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

We are currently seeking anElectrical Engineer to join our Electrical team in Edmonton.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop electrical designs, project specifications, and electrical drawing details for building electrical systems, including but not limited to power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications, using Revit, AutoCAD, or any other BIM collaboration software.
2. Perform design coordination and quality control on assigned projects.
3. Collaborate with clients and consultants throughout the project.
4. Project management: Ensure that scheduling, time management, and reporting are implemented effectively and efficiently.
5. Effectively communicate and coordinate among all parties and disciplines involved in assigned projects.
6. Accountable for on-site Construction Administration, including completion of site surveys and inspections on construction sites in assigned projects.

Essential Functions:

1. Effective Communication: Ensuring efficient communication and coordination among all project stakeholders.
2. Service Quality: Responsible for delivering high-quality service on assigned projects.
3. Client Interaction: Extensive interaction with clients, vendor representatives, and project field personnel.
4. Client Satisfaction: Maintaining strong client relationships and high levels of client satisfaction.
5. Problem Solving: Performing assignments with minimal instructions and offering solutions to complex problems.
6. Client Engagement: Participating in job site visits, client meetings, and presentations.
7. Technological Awareness: Staying up to date with the latest technological advancements.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

1. Flexible Schedule: This role may require after-hours work, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, as project workloads dictate.
2. Varied Locations: While most of the work will be office-based, there may be occasional travel to client offices, production facilities, or construction job sites. Conditions will vary, but the above-mentioned conditions will generally apply.
3. Edmonton-Centric: Most work will be in or around the city of Edmonton, with occasional travel outside of this area.
4. Driver’s License: Having a valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional use is an asset.

Additional Information:

1. No Relocation: Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.
2. Work Authorization: Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
3. Safety First: BPA is committed to a high-level safety program to protect our employees.