Senior Electrical Engineer

WalterFedy; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-discipline design and construction collective is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Ontario, Canada. The role involves leading electrical designs, coordinating with clients, and managing technical standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in various sectors. This position supports a hybrid work environment, emphasizing flexibility and innovation among team members.

Benefits

Hybrid work strategy

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in building electrical systems for industrial, institutional, commercial or healthcare sectors.
• Licensed member of PEO (P.Eng).
• Working knowledge of OBC, OESC, CSA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on projects.
• Develop concepts, schematic and developed designs.
• Coordinate with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Electrical design

Client coordination

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering focusing on Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada (open to applicants in Kitchener, ON or Toronto, ON)

Role at a Glance: As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical guidance within the electrical practice, support quality assurance, develop and manage technical standards and processes, and lead the electrical design portion of projects of various size and scope on a fully integrated design team. Responsibilities include developing the scope of work, managing engineering budgets and schedules, and leading the technical direction of the electrical design. You will coordinate with design team members, correspond directly with clients and suppliers, perform engineering calculations, and prepare and review technical reports. The role may include people leadership responsibilities and/or business development opportunities depending on strengths and interests.

What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical design on projects
• Coordinate and communicate with clients on scope and development of project
• Develop concepts, schematic and developed designs for electrical project scope including lighting, power and systems
• Complete electrical service and distribution systems calculations and equipment selection, including demand loading, fault current assessment, protective device coordination and ESA review package documentation
• Oversee lighting design (indoor and outdoor) including fixture, lamp, ballast selection and lighting calculations to IES standards
• Conduct electrical systems design for building code compliance including life safety (fire alarm, emergency/exit lighting) and resource conservation (lighting selection, lighting controls, mechanical equipment services)
• Coordinate the preparation of drawing documentation and prepare specifications to supplement drawings in project bid packages
• Coordinate with authorities and service providers (e.g. ESA, Hydro, Bell)
• Complete technical analysis and preparation of reports
• Provide detailed electrical capital cost estimates
• Perform site surveys and site assessments, field reviews and address coordination questions throughout construction
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and other design disciplines
• Provide technical direction for the electrical practice
• Develop, maintain, and oversee electrical technical standards and processes
• Provide quality assurance for electrical scope on various projects

Depending on your strengths and interests, this role may include people leadership and/or business development opportunities, which could include:

• Assisting with and working on business development through client acquisition, fee estimates, RFP response preparation and issuing of fee proposal letters
• Participating in interviews/presentations as required
• Pursuit of new clients and opportunities and maintenance of existing clients
• People leadership responsibilities could include coaching, mentorship, career development and recognition for the next generation of talent
• Performance management, goal setting and maintaining accountability for direct reports

What We Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in building electrical systems for projects in industrial, institutional, commercial and/or healthcare sectors
• Licensed member of PEO (P.Eng)
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (i.e. OBC, OESC, CSA)

Life at WalterFedy

We are a people-first organization that embraces a hybrid work strategy. This approach gives our team the autonomy and flexibility to choose what work environment mix is best for them based on their role, team, clients, and personal needs.

As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.

Our team is made up of the industry\'s best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.

Join us as we move past working for a living, toward building better communities with smart, influential design.