Job Description

Our client is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Engineering Team. Reporting to the Engineering manager, this position will be responsible to provide electrical design, and modelling capabilities for construction projects in the large commercial and industrial, and utility sectors. The Design Engineer will have experience with low voltage power distribution, medium voltage power system and municipal utility design standards.

This role will be responsible for providing the engineering design based on technical quality, cost effectiveness, adhering to the local utility standards as well as Canadian Electric Code, building and maintaining client relationships, and working with a team of designers and drafters. This position requires an experienced person to work independently, from conceptual studies to final designs certified for construction.

• Drafting and/or design of low and medium voltage electrical systems, using AutoCAD
• Drafting and/or design of Traffic Signalization and Street Lighting Systems for municipal road and private roads
• Previous experience in Traffic Signals Design
• Basic Knowledge of one-line drawings, elementary and wiring diagrams, equipment specifications (including transformers, MCC, switchgear, substation equipment); power plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, system studies and protective relay settings.
• Coordinate the design with stakeholders involved with the project
• Prepare construction documentation for review, pricing and construction
• Knowledge of industry standards and design guidelines, including Ontario Traffic Manual OTM Book 12 and 12A, IESNA RP 8 Roadway Lighting, Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and discretion in dealing with various stakeholders and colleagues, including solid negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Sound judgment and decision making ability with a willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
• Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas for improvement and an ability to offer creative solutions
• Proven ability to take initiative and in-depth knowledge of how to champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office with advanced skills required and proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong customer service skills and ability to understand and translate customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to meet
• Ability to interpret client specifications, and Preparation of engineering reports
• Must be able to attend commercial and industrial sites and observe all applicable safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education requirements: Electrical Technologist Diploma from an accredited institution, or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Traffic signal design experience
• Prior experience in consulting engineering firms is preferred
• Required years of experience; 2+ years relevant electrical engineering design experience, specifically with low voltage power distribution and medium voltage power systems
• knowledge of OESC, CEC, NEC, UL, IEEE, OBC, NFPA, etc.
• Soft skills; able to interact, as part of a team, with all types of clients and teammates; detail\xc2\xad oriented; proactive and able to manage time well; able to build relationships.
• Communication skills. Be fluent in the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• P.Eng credentials is a nice to have

Demand For HR is an equal opportunity Recruiting Firm. We do not discriminate against gender, race, persons with disabilities or ethnical background. We thank all applicants for your interest in the roles Demand For HR is recruiting for.
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