Senior Electrical Designer

AES Engineering Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer for their Vancouver office. The role involves leading electrical system designs for diverse building projects and requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience and be familiar with various electrical codes and design software.

Benefits

RRSP matching

Extended medical and dental benefits

Health wellness spending account

Opportunity for career development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of local experience in the engineering consulting industry.
• Familiar with building codes, electrical codes, ASHRAE and LEED requirements.
• Experience with short circuit and fault study software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical systems designs for projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate electrical design work with other teams and attend design meetings.
• Oversee construction administration duties, including reviewing shop drawings.

Skills

Electrical design

Collaboration

Project Coordination

Compliance

Utilities Standards

Mentorship

Construction Administration

Education

Electrical engineering education

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Blue Beam software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AES is a group of problem solvers, who collectively come together to work on electrical engineering, lighting projects, and technology systems for buildings and infrastructure projects. We are passionate team players, who see the "bigger picture" and work together to impact our communities and enhance the lives of those living in them. Collectively, we work to help design a better tomorrow.

Over the past 20 years, AES has attracted many innovative minds, to work on complex, challenging, and exciting projects. Attracting the right talent has helped us with the quality of our projects, and we have been able to build our reputation for providing award-winning designs.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join our Vancouver office. This role will lead in designing electrical systems for a variety of residential, commercial, healthcare and institutional building projects.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Electrical Design : Develop electrical systems designs for both small and large projects, from concept to completion, with minimal supervision.
• Collaboration : Coordinate electrical design work with architectural, interior design, and other engineering teams to ensure integration of systems. Able to attend design meetings and speak to electrical design.
• Project Coordination : Collaborate with sub-consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Compliance : Ensure all electrical designs meet applicable building codes, electrical codes, and industry standards (e.g., fire alarm, ASHRAE, LEED, etc.).
• Design Documentation : Prepare and develop single-line diagrams, service room layouts, and electrical distribution designs while ensuring code compliance.
• Familiar with medium and low-voltage electrical distribution systems design and the design of lighting systems and control, fire alarm system design, and mechanical equipment connections and coordination.
• Utilities & Service Requirements : Be familiar with utilities standards, service upgrades, and new service requests. Familiar with BC Hydro standards, variance process, and design to IFC procedure.
• Reports & Assessments : Prepare electrical assessments, schematic reports, and other documentation as required.
• Mentorship : Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers, helping them grow technically and professionally.
• Construction Administration : Oversee construction administration duties, including reviewing shop drawings, managing change orders, and progress claims.
• Site Meetings : Attend site meetings, conduct reviews, and generate comprehensive reports.
• Workload Management : Effectively manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and handle work pressure in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Requirements :

• Electrical designer with a minimum of 6-8 years of local experience in the engineering consulting industry in a building engineering group.
• Electrical engineering education is a great asset but not a requirement

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications :

• Familiar with building codes, electrical codes, fire alarm standards, ASHRAE and LEED requirements
• Familiar with new development projects and tenant improvement projects
• Familiar with electrical design requirements for different types of sectors from residential, mixed-use, healthcare, institutional to light industrial
• Experience with short circuit and fault study software is a great asset
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Blue Beam software.
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and work well with others both internally and externally
• Can work well as part of a big or small group

Compensation : $75,000 to $90,000 (depending on experience).

Why Join AEs Engineering?

• RRSP matching.
• Extended medical and dental benefits.
• Health wellness spending account.
• Opportunity for career development and professional growth.
• A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume if you are interested in this role, and for more information, please visit our company website www.aesengr.com. We appreciate your interest in AES Engineering, but due to the high volume of applicants we receive, only those who are qualified will be contacted.

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