Senior Electrical Engineer

Hello and welcome to Design Works Engineering!

We are a multi-discipline engineering firm inclusive of civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy modelling, and fire protection design.

Our diverse staff all share the same vision – create great projects, and even better relationships.

Our team is a group of creative professionals from all walks of life, and we want to hear from you!

The position:

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Toronto, ON.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in power distribution, fire alarm design, and lighting design for building projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing electrical systems for various commercial, institutional, residential, and industrial buildings.

What will you be doing?

Contribute to all project phases and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, defined scope, timelines and budget

Design and implement electrical systems for various building projects, including power distribution, fire alarm systems, and lighting design.

Develop plans, specifications, and calculations for electrical systems.

Ensure compliance with local and national codes and standards.

Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to ensure coordination of design efforts.

Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and other design calculations.

Specify equipment, materials, and components for electrical systems.

Prepare construction documents and review shop drawings.

Participate in the construction administration process, including site visits and coordination with contractors.

What you bring?

A degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years’ experience designing commercial, low/high rise buildings, and multi-family residential buildings.

P.Eng. Designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) in good standing required

Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, applicable CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES, NFPA codes and standards.

Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline, high value engineering, client, vendor, and sub-contract coordination on projects

Familiarity with industry codes and standards and the use of client specifications for detailed design

Effective leadership and business development skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, AGI32, and other design software.

Fluent in English.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Who you are:

You are a natural self-starter with the ability to prioritize, self-schedule, meet tight deadlines, and work with colleagues from various departments, market sectors, and locations

You are comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance

You are a hard-working and reliable, and you have open communication with your team

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you welcome challenges, rather than shy away from them

At Design Works Engineering we are offering a career rather than a job: supporting our team members to reach their full potential is at the heart of our business for delivering superior value to our clients on each of our building projects.

Design Works Engineering is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel as though you are the right fit for this position, please apply in confidence. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

The most qualified candidates will be contacted directly by Design Works Engineering for further discussion.