Intermediate Electrical Designer - Water/Wastewater

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer to join their innovative team in Toronto. This role offers the chance to work on transformative projects in water and wastewater systems, preparing design documents, and collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality electrical designs. You will leverage your technical expertise to tackle complex challenges and contribute to solutions that enhance client outcomes. With a hybrid working policy, you'll enjoy flexibility while being part of a collaborative environment that values your well-being and professional growth. If you're ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

RRSP plan

Company stock purchase at a discount

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in electrical design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design documents for electrical power and automation systems.
• Coordinate design delivery with project managers and lead designers.
• Quality check design deliverables and support field commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Professional communication

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

OpenBuildings Designer

Microsoft Office

AGI32i

SKM

Etap

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.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a RRSP plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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.