MEP - Electrical Lead

Colas Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in transportation infrastructure is seeking an MEP - Electrical Lead for the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project. This role requires overseeing installations, ensuring compliance with contracts, and managing project schedules. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management and at least 5 years of experience in railway projects. This is an on-site position that requires work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working on railway projects.
• Ability to work on-site in various weather conditions.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation of equipment and components for the project.
• Manage lifecycle of purchased equipment ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Coordinate and participate in project meetings and execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

BIM applications

JD Edwards

Aconex

Excel

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Relevant Trade certification

Tools

JD Edwards

Aconex

Excel

Job description

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come! We are looking for an MEP - Electrical Lead who will work under general directions while independently determining and developing solutions with excellent time and project management skills, working in a team of professionals to deliver their assigned scope safely, on time and on budget. Must be willing to work on-site.

Main Responsibilities

• Preliminary review of shop drawings
• Turnover planning and ITP development
• Tracking scheduling of major equipment
• Monitoring workflows and follow up with EoR
• Purchasing
• Develop tender packages for line wide equipment
• Work with purchasing through tender cycles
• Assist with tender evaluation
• Manage lifecycle of purchased equipment
• Ensure the Construction is in full compliance with the Project Agreement, including matters relating to quality, safety, environment, and life cycle performance, such as Project’s ECO Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and all applicable legislation
• Review and understand project schedule. Make suggestions for time savings, logical sequence of work, and alert Segment Manager and other relevant stakeholders if there are any issues that will impact the schedule
• Coordinate, facilitate and oversee the installation of equipment and components for project to ensure contractors can fulfill all obligations according to approved methods, specifications and schedules
• Serve as liaison with project management reporting on inspections, subcontracting, progress and delays
• Participate in project meetings and facilitate regularly-scheduled meetings related to project execution and project deliverables
• Support integration of project data such as, but not limited to: schedule, estimate, documentation, cost reports and performance data
• Interpret designs and drawings for technicians
• Track RFIs, site drawings, As-built drawings, and other project documents
• Proactively identify and work to resolve any site issues that may impede project delivery
• Provide technical knowledge and input to assist installing contractors
• Assign and plan work, and ensure all relevant parties have the tools to complete their tasks (electronic, scheduled, material, etc.)
• Liaises on all levels of the project

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of basic engineering and construction concepts, practices and procedures
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Management or similar field from an accredited institution OR relevant Trade certification and equivalent years of experience performing on a large, heavy, complex public infrastructure project
• 5 Years of experience working on railway projects
• Must be able to work on-site for the duration of the project
• Must be able to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site and perform frequent site visits, working in all types of Northern Alberta weather, outdoors, at heights, noise, dust, as required

Skills/ Competencies

• Experience in relevant infrastructure (BIM) applications an asset
• Strong communication skills and ability to identify and resolve complex issues
• Ability to work in a cost-effective, customer-focused, team-based environment
• Effective team participation and ability to coordinate work of multiple disciplines on-site
• Experience using JD Edwards and Aconex. Strong Excel skills. BluBeam
• Excellent follow up and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of M&E life safety system integration (commissioning)
• Solid understanding of relevant Canadian codes
• Experience with all types of fire suppression systems, dry & wet sprinklers, dry pre-action, and clean agent
• Proven experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and understanding of electrical, HVAC, mechanical aspects of a building and how they integrate into the overall design plan

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.