Electrical Technologist (Junior) - Building Systems Design

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

RRSP

Employee ownership

Vacation 3-5 weeks

Training programs

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Junior Electrical Technologist to join the Buildings team in Ottawa. You will design and implement electrical systems for municipal, industrial, and transit sector projects, delivering practical, cost-effective solutions.

You will work with a collaborative team, advancing your skills in electrical design, code compliance, and project delivery while contributing to high-quality building projects across Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical design experience for buildings.
• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and security systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems including single line diagrams, power layouts, and emergency power systems.
• Develop lighting layouts, fire alarm, communications, and security systems for building services.
• Prepare design documentation including calculations, specifications, contract documents, and as-built drawings.
• Conduct site investigations, inspections, and field work for the design and construction phases.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction progress for compliance with contract documents and participate in factory and site acceptance testing.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Develop design reports, technical proposals, schedules, and cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Canadian Electrical Code

Education

Diploma in Electrical design technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CIMA+ is seeking a Junior Electrical Technologist to join the Buildings team in Ottawa. You will design and implement electrical systems for municipal, industrial, and transit sector projects, delivering practical, cost-effective solutions.

You will work with a collaborative team, advancing your skills in electrical design, code compliance, and project delivery while contributing to high-quality building projects across Canada.