Electrical Engineer – Critical Facilities / Data Center Design

Colm Engineering Ltd; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Colm Engineering Ltd seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead high-reliability electrical designs for data centers, hospitals, and other 24/7 facilities. From concept through commissioning, you will develop robust, energy-efficient systems while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a licensed P.Eng (Canada) and a minimum of 5 years of consulting electrical design experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Licensed P.Eng in Ontario preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for data centers and critical facilities.
• Prepare one-line diagrams, load calculations, and short-circuit studies.
• Produce AutoCAD and Revit drawings in collaboration with other teams.
• Interface with AHJs and clients for permits and approvals.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and design clarifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

P.Eng license (Canada)

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

About The Role

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with experience in mission-critical facility and data center design to join our dynamic team. This role involves leading the electrical design for high-reliability environments such as data centers, hospitals, and other 24/7 operations where downtime is not an option. From concept to commissioning, you'll engineer robust and energy-efficient electrical systems, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Design

• Develop electrical system designs including one-line diagrams, load calculations, and short-circuit/coordination studies using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
• Specify and size electrical equipment such as MV/LV switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs, busways, grounding, and lightning protection systems.
• Produce sealed construction drawings and specifications in AutoCAD and Revit in collaboration with mechanical, architectural, and structural teams.

Documentation & Permits

• Prepare technical reports, design narratives, budgets, and bid documents.
• Interface with clients, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and utility companies to obtain permits and approvals.

Construction & Support

• Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs and design clarifications.
• Conduct factory witness testing, on-site inspections, and generate site test.

Commissioning & Handover

• Manage Integrated Systems Testing (IST) for Tier II-IV and Uptime-certified facilities.
• Deliver as-built documentation, conduct client training, and support post-occupancy troubleshooting.

Leadership & Innovation

• Mentor junior engineers and CAD/Revit technologists.
• Stay current with evolving standards OESC & CEC (preferred knowledge with NFPA 70/70E, 75/76, ASHRAE 90.4, LEED), integrating best practices into projects.

Additional Duties

• Design fire alarm, power distribution, standby systems, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare field documentation.
• Support construction management, including inspections and project closeout.
• Collaborate with architects and project managers to deliver integrated, safe, and efficient designs.
• Perform system analyses and modeling to optimize electrical performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Employer-contributed retirement savings plan.
• Professional development support and continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, innovative team culture.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada (Ontario preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical system design, preferably in consulting.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Uptime Institute or BICSI Certification.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical facility design.
• Knowledge of LEED and energy-efficient building practices.
• Proficiency in SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
• Familiarity with BICSI 002, CSA C282, and Uptime Tier standards.
• Knowledge of DC system