Intermediate Electrical Designer - Water/Wastewater

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role involves preparing design drawings and documentation using advanced CAD and 3D modeling software. You will collaborate closely with engineers to deliver high-quality project designs, ensuring compliance with technical standards and regulations. If you are passionate about electrical design and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of water and wastewater solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape the future of resilient urban environments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years relevant experience in electrical design.
• Proficient in CAD and 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design documents for electrical power and automation systems.
• Coordinate design delivery with project leads and managers.
• Conduct quality checks on design deliverables.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Documentation

Project Coordination

Technical Communication

Education

College or university education in electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

OpenBuildings Designer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intermediate Electrical Designer - Water/Wastewater

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Designer to join our Electrical and Instrumentation & Control Team in Toronto.

You will be responsible for preparing design drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD and MicroStation), building models using 3D modelling software (Revit and OpenBuildings Designer) and design documentation using Microsoft Office, through the application of appropriate design criteria, technical manuals and standards. You will work closely with engineers and other team members to coordinate and complete project assignments, to efficiently deliver project design documentation. You will require a sound knowledge of procedures and technical concepts within the electrical field and understand the purpose and application of applicable code, regulations and standards to your work.

This is a technical role, with opportunities in the design development, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems, such as electrical power distribution up to 27.6kV and low voltage for controls, emergency and standby generation systems, lighting and lighting controls, telecommunications and security infrastructure, life safety systems, and fire alarm and detection systems. You will contribute to solutions to our clients to problems they didn’t even know they had. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare design documents including specifications and drawings for electrical power, instrumentation, process control and automation systems.
• Design delivery and coordination with lead project designers and managers.
• Control system architecture and network design.
• Quality check design deliverables.
• Support Electrical design, startup, and field commissioning.
• Review contractor submittals.
• Field equipment start-up and troubleshooting.
• Working independently to learn new systems and technology.
• Organizing assignments to ensure design budgets and timelines are met.
• Professional communications and interface with internal and external clients and contacts.

Here's what you'll need

• College or university education in electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical engineering technology.
• 2-5 years relevant experience, CET or EIT an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows based operating systems and software including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Proficiency with 3D modelling software Revit and OpenBuildings Designer an asset.
• Knowledge of Electrical design software (AGI32i, SKM, or Etap) an asset.
• Experience working with PLCs, computer hardware, networking, and enterprise systems an asset.
• Experience in the selection and application of Electrical and instrumentation and control equipment.