Junior Electrical Technologist: Design & Build Systems

CIMA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits

Employee Assistance

RRSP with employer

Employee ownership

Work/Life balance

Vacation

Training

Job summary

CIMA+ in Ottawa is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Junior Electrical Technologist to contribute to municipal, industrial, and transit projects. You will design and implement electrical systems and prepare design documentation.

This role requires a post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology, knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Join a collaborative team and help deliver cost-effective engineering solutions across Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, including: Power distribution, lighting design, 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 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.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Code knowledge

Client liaison

Education

Diploma in Electrical Design Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CIMA+ in Ottawa is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Junior Electrical Technologist to contribute to municipal, industrial, and transit projects. You will design and implement electrical systems and prepare design documentation.

This role requires a post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology, knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Join a collaborative team and help deliver cost-effective engineering solutions across Canada.