Job Description

Dennis Group Canada and IFAB Engineering Partners Ltd. are seeking serious applicants to fill the role of Electrical Engineer. Work is performed in collaboration with a full complement of designers and engineers from a variety of disciplines. The role is to be an integral part of the project team with the design of electrical systems for various building facilities in compliance with all relevant codes and standards. The ideal candidate for this position has experience designing electrical layouts and schematics for a variety of facilities, lighting (indoor and outdoor), standby power generation, controls, life safety systems, voice/data telecommunications and security/CCTV systems. The ideal candidate for this position has a P.Eng. designation with experience in electrical design of industrial buildings. Previous experience in the food and beverage industry would be considered an asset. In return, we offer an opportunity to work with a first-class group of professionals, in a vibrant modern office with a culture of openness, transparency, and work/life balance. Together, Dennis Group and IFAB Engineering Partners Ltd are the premier food and beverage engineering and construction management company in Canada. We are a local company with a global footprint that plans, designs, engineers, and builds food plants for major brands. Under the moniker \xe2\x80\x9cBetter Together\xe2\x80\x9d, Dennis Group and IFAB formed a strategic partnership in 2020 based on our shared values and unique focus on exclusively serving clients in the food and beverage production industry. We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, group retirement, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and group retirement match opportunities. We have a strong focus on work-life balance and offer a flexible work environment through our Connected Workplace program. The position includes, yet is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Design electrical systems for building power, including normal, emergency and standby power distribution systems, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm systems, telecommunication and security systems, with designs to meet or exceed local building and electrical code requirements;
• Develop electrical designs, drawings, and schedules including preliminary, schematic, general arrangement, detailed design, tender and construction drawings for a wide range of clients;
• Act as Engineer of Record for building permits;
• Design lighting schematics to ensure proper calculations are taken into account;
• Provide value-added designs to \xe2\x80\x9cright size\xe2\x80\x9d the investment for clients, and assist with trade off assessments for maximum value in both short and long term;
• Visit project sites to conduct assessments of existing electrical systems, and to inspect new installations;
• Participate in design team meetings to achieve an optimal coordinated design;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to both direct reports and to other members of the project team; and
• Maintain familiarity with current techniques, industry standards, etc.

Position Requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering from a recognized college, or university;
• Designated as a professional engineer, or in pursuit of such designation;
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant experience as an electrical engineer;
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD and/or REVIT;
• Demonstrated working understanding of the Ontario Building Code and ideally also experience with the National Building Code;
• Demonstrated working understanding of codes and regulations associated with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and Canadian Electrical Code;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong technical, organizational, coordination, and communication skills, as demonstrated through previous project work;
• Demonstrated ability and interest to work as part of a team;
• Desire to develop skills and expand career;
• Proven experience with office software such as the MS Office Suite;
• Experience in the food sector is considered an asset but is not a requirement.

Travel and Working Conditions

• Work is completed in a climate controlled comfortable modern office environment; with flexibility to work from individual homes as we strive to create a solid work-life balance through our Connected Workplace program
• Travel will be necessary to visit client site\xe2\x80\x99s; travel is expected to be required 15-20% of the time, including occasionally overnight.

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• CAMBRIDGE, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Electrical engineering: 3 years (required)
• AutoCAD: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• P.ENG (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in CAMBRIDGE, ON