Electrical Engineer
AECOM
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Developing various types of reports including schematic design, design development, building assessment, and design build/assist scope of work documents
- Preparing electrical drawings and specification
- Implement design concept through the preparation and production of drawings to detail lighting, power, fire alarm, and specialty low voltage systems rough-ins (i.e. telecomm., intrusion control, security, CCTV, door access controls, etc.)
- Providing technical and administrative support through all phases of the project
- Conduct necessary research to gather industry, field, and project specific data
- Ensuring design conforms with all applicable codes and standards;
- Working with prime consultants, engineering consultants, and contractors; responding to technical queries
- Construction administration responsibilities:
- Attending site meetings and site reviews complete with reports
- Shop drawing reviews
- SI and CCN preparations.
- Contractor`s change quotation reviews
- Progress billing reviews
- Fire alarm verification report reviews
- Able to work to tight schedules, control project budgets and motivate staff to do the same
- Sound judgment supported by excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 4+ years of experience in the engineering consulting industry, preferably in a building engineering group
- Registration as a Professional Engineer
- Familiarity with OESC,OBC, IEEE, NFPA, and other industry standards and codes
- Experience in leading electrical designers and drafters
- Experience in designing electrical power and lighting systems
- Knowledge with power analysis tools such as SKM and/or ETAP
- Proficient in the use of computers for making engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and report writing
- Familiarity with providing guidance and support for others within a department
- Analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities
- Ability to communicate, coordinate, and work well with others both internally and externally
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and commitment to technical excellence and quality
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Analytical, resourceful and detailed oriented
- A good team player and decision maker.
- Valid driver's license
- Experience with Electrical load calculations, lighting design and analysis a plus
- Additional certifications such as LEED, LC, CEM, RCDD etc. are a bonus
- Communications system design experience is a plus
- Experience with IES energy modeling tool is desirable
- Some Project Management experience and training desired.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.