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Electrical Engineer

Canada

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Full-time

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Description (EN)

Job Description

Overview

The Engineering Services group provides mechanical and electrical design for all types of buildings in the commercial, light industrial, institutional, recreational. Our clients and projects and varied and diverse. The office is a high energy workspace where we work closely as a team to meet the requirements and deadlines of our clients.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in Electrical design, construction and commissioning of industrial and commercial electrical systems to join our growing team to work on one of the Canadian major airport projects. This is a regular full time permanent position, 100% based on a client's site in Toronto.

Your role

  • Provides advice, guidance and subject matter expertise throughout the planning, design, and delivery of the program as it relates to electrical systems design and construction including compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
  • Ensures that electrical systems design and construction comply with technical requirements, including design reviews, submittal reviews, and testing.
  • Conducting Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews for all proposed renovations, alterations, maintenance work and new construction.
  • Providing non-resident engineering expertise through field inspections during various stages of construction.
  • Support the development of governance and process documentation with respect to the program’s practices for electrical systems engineering.
  • Assesses alternative technical proposals submitted by the contractor and provides feedback as to the feasibility of the proposal and alignment to client requirements.
  • Coordinates the technical elements of the program with respect to electrical systems engineering including establishing targets / goals for the program.
  • Coordinates the interface between other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure integration and coordination across programs, facilities, and assets.
  • Reviews deliverables submitted by the contractor / designer and confirms compliance to the relevant requirements, codes, and standards.
  • Monitors the input of the designer throughout the construction phase (RFIs, shop drawings, material approvals, mock-up approvals, punch list, etc.
  • Provides Management level progress reports and briefings with respect to electrical systems design progress, issues, and opportunities.
  • Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of staff.

About you

  • Recognized Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in the design, construction and commissioning of industrial and commercial electrical systems within a major capital project / program.
  • Aviation experience is considered an asset.
  • Experience of defining functional and technical specifications in line with business requirements and thorough working knowledge of requirements management.
  • Knowledge of scope definition, project planning, cost estimation, and scheduling, testing, commissioning, project turn over, quality control and reporting.
  • Thorough working knowledge of: 27kV and 44kV distribution systems, power distribution systems and combined cycle cogeneration plants operating in parallel with the Utility.
  • Thorough working knowledge of arc flash, system safety design; electrical design/construction; operations and maintenance.
  • Understanding of stakeholder / regulatory requirements including but not limited to ICAO, Transport Canada Aerodrome Standards, airport operations (includes tenants, airlines, and travelers), HRDC (Fire Commissioner of Canada), Underwriters Laboratories (ULC), Code Consultants, and Health & Safety Consultants.
  • Knowledge of ISO 55001 Asset Management standard.
  • Advanced knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office 365, project scheduling software, Maximo, ProjectWise, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
  • Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meeting / workshops with large groups of stakeholders.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $110,000 - $140,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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