Electrical Technologist (Junior) – Building Systems Design

CIMA+; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Employee assistance program

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership option

Work/Life balance policy

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a highly capable Junior Electrical Technologist to join our Buildings team. You will design and implement electrical systems for municipal, industrial, and transit projects, contributing to cost-effective engineering solutions across Canada.

Responsibilities include power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and security system layouts, as well as documentation, site investigations, and client liaison. Join a dynamic, collaborative environment that values excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, controls, fire alarm, emergency and exit lighting.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code.
• Extensive proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design and drafting.
• Experience with Communications cabling infrastructure, security and access control.
• Experience with capital region clients (e.g., BGIS) is a strong asset.

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.

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Canadian Electrical Code

Job description

CIMA+ is seeking a highly capable Junior Electrical Technologist to join our Buildings team. You will design and implement electrical systems for municipal, industrial, and transit projects, contributing to cost-effective engineering solutions across Canada.

Responsibilities include power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and security system layouts, as well as documentation, site investigations, and client liaison. Join a dynamic, collaborative environment that values excellence and growth.