Electrical Engineer
Read Jones Christoffersen
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage projects and clients from conceptual design to final completion
- Site investigation and evaluation of existing buildings
- Formulate retrofit programs and recommend the project concept to the client
- Design and analysis of existing building components, upgrades and improvements
- Preparation of reports and studies
- Preparation of electrical drawings and specifications
- Design building systems in accordance with office standards, the requirements of municipal or provincial building codes, and other applicable standards
- Check layouts and services for continuity; developing various electrical systems layouts in co-ordination with the structural, architectural, and mechanical components of the building
- Develop lighting layouts and coordinate with other disciplines
- Develop power distribution layouts and sizing, as well as layouts of electrical/switch/transformer rooms
- Perform electrical load calculations for base building projects
- Respond to both internal and external communication regarding the design status
- Liaise with all project consultants; coordinate design requirements with all disciplines and supervise drawings between other disciplines; check layouts of electrical services for interferences with other components of the building such as structure, ceilings, millwork etc.
- Design electrical building systems directly in Revit/CAD; adhering to company BIM/CAD standards
- Coordination with other engineering and architectural disciplines
- Contract administration/construction review while implementing retrofit work
- Mentor and train junior staff
- Market and solicit work from new and existing clients
- Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited university
- Registered as a P.Eng with the Professional Engineers of Ontario
- 5-8 years of electrical engineering experience
- Supervision of 2 or 3 junior engineers / engineering interns / technologists
- Committed to client service and technical excellence
- Ability to conceptualize design with an understanding of constructability
- Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction
- Familiarity with systems such as electrical distribution, fire alarm, lighting, security, communication and/or audio-visual systems and preferred assets
- Familiarity with lighting calculations and able to perform such calculations
- Familiar with structural, architectural, and mechanical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences
- Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients
- Able to work independently, as well as contribute to the team
- Strong attention to detail and produce error free, high quality work
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Able to interact professionally with all levels of business personnel and build strong working relationships
- Proven leadership skills
- Exceptional organizational, time-management, and project management skills
- Self-motivated, faster learner with the desire to continually learn and grow
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to lead a small group of professionals
- An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
- Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
- In-office collaborative culture with face-to-face coaching and mentoring at all levels
- Support and learning opportunities through our custom onboarding program, including monthly in-house technical presentations and regular lunch-and-learn seminars
- An employee owned organization providing greater opportunity
- A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success and contribution as a valued team member
- An extensive and generous benefits package
- A $1000 annual spending account that promotes health, wellness, and an active lifestyle