Electrical Engineering Technologist 1 - Umbra Engineering

Williams Engineering Canada Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Drafting Support Specialist to join its dynamic team. This role involves providing essential drafting and design support for fire alarm, life safety, and security systems. You will collaborate closely with Electrical Engineers and Technologists, preparing electrical drawings using AutoCAD and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and take the next step in your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years drafting experience or technical program graduate.
• Working towards C.E.T. or AScT designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting and design support to Electrical Engineers.
• Prepare electrical drawings and communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Basic Report Writing

Education

Technical Program Graduate

C.E.T. or AScT Designation (Asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Website: https://umbraeng.com/

Reports to: Business Operations Manager

Based at: Edmonton Office (hybrid option available)

Umbra Engineering is a consulting engineering firm specializing in fire alarm, life safety, and security system design and inspection. We work with clients in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our team of specialized electrical engineers, journeymen electricians and industry trained field technicians provide industry leading design, engineering, and integrated solutions for reliable life safety and security systems.

Since we are a sister company to Williams Engineering Canada, we have the capacity to execute large scale projects and to advise on engineering above and beyond life safety, security, and fire protection systems.

Position Purpose:

Provide drafting and design support to Electrical Engineers and Technologists.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

1. Support the engineering design, specification and/or recommendations for a variety of the following:
2. Fire Alarm systems
3. Security systems
4. Electrical drawing preparation utilizing AutoCAD
5. Complete drawing revisions from Electrical Engineer or Senior Technologist’s review and mark ups.
6. Communicate effectively with the Senior Electrical Engineer/Electrical Engineer/Project Manager.
7. Plot and compile drawings for technical reviews and submissions to clients.

Qualifications And Experience:

1. Graduate from a recognized technical program or have a minimum of 2 years drafting experience.
2. Working towards a C.E.T. or AScT designation an asset.

Skills And Capabilities:

1. Good interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of opinions and has an open, clear and succinct communication style.
2. Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines.
3. Application knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, AutoCAD and willing to learn Revit.
4. Ability to learn relevant codes and regulations:
5. Canadian Electrical code
6. Building codes
7. Fire alarm codes (ULC/NFPA)
8. Ability to write basic reports.
9. Ability to relate 2-dimensional drawings to 3-dimensional spaces.