Electrical Engineering Technologist

Cormorant Utility Services; Beamsville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cormorant Utility Services seeks an Electrical Engineering Technologist to develop protection and control design packages and provide technical support within a collaborative project team.

You will prepare AutoCAD and SDS-based diagrams, perform electrical design calculations, and contribute to SCADA architecture, relay settings, and 3D substations using SDS, Revit, and Inventor. Strong communication and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, standards and industry practices.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency; AutoCAD Electrical is an asset.
• Experience with Revit and Autodesk Inventor 3D is preferred.
• Interest in 3D design for substations using SDS software.

Responsibilities

• Develop AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical drawings including SLDs and wiring diagrams.
• Perform raceway fill, cable tray loading, sizing, and other electrical design calculations.
• Develop SCADA and communications architecture schemes and related files.
• Assist with electrical studies: grounding, load flow, short circuit, etc.
• Conduct site visits to collect data and support construction.
• Create protection relay settings files and assist with configuration.
• Support 3D substations design using SDS, Revit, and Inventor.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Adhere to company policies, standards, and safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SDS Protection & Control

Revit

Autodesk Inventor

3D design

SCADA architecture

DIALux

ETAP

Communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

CET certification preferred

Tools

Substation Design Suite (SDS)

Autodesk Inventor

Revit

DIALux

ETAP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Electrical Engineering Technologist’s primary responsibility is to develop protection and control design packages and provide technical support while working collaboratively with Engineers, Technologists, Designers, and other project team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical and SDS Protection & Control drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, three-line diagrams, connection and wiring diagrams, cable schedules, database/drawing set-up, and development of standard templates.
• Perform raceway fill calculations, cable tray loading calculations, cable selection and sizing, and other electrical design calculations.
• Develop communications and SCADA architecture schemes, points lists, RTU, and HMI configuration files.
• Assist with electrical system studies, including grounding, cable ampacity, load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and relay coordination using standard engineering software.
• Perform site visits to gather technical data, meet directly with clients, verify existing conditions, and provide technical support during construction.
• Develop protection relay setting files and assist with protection and control system configuration.
• Develop and support 3D physical design of substations using software such as Substation Design Suite (SDS), Revit, and Autodesk Inventor.
• Prepare and maintain accurate engineering drawings, design documentation, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Adheres to all company workplace policies, standards, procedures & safe work practices; and,
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Associate or full certified member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (CET) preferred but not mandatory.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
• Must be familiar with applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with AutoCAD Electrical is considered an asset.
• Experience with Revit and Autodesk Inventor 3D is preferred.
• Ability/interest in learning 3D design for physical design of substations using Substation Design Suite (SDS) software by Spatial Business Systems.
• Experience with DIALux, EasyPower, ETAP, or other electrical engineering software would be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience in the electrical, utility, power systems, or engineering industry would be considered a strong asset.