Intermediate Electrical Engineer

CBCL is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings Engineering team inOttawa, ON!

Help us shape our work environment and our culture by working collaboratively with other design and construction professionals on challenging and exciting building projects, as part of our thriving company. Through all stages of the building design process, let your passion for sustainable design principles shine through by delivering exceptional results for our clients.

As our ideal candidate, you have experience with designing building electrical systems, in the areas of low and medium voltage power, telecommunications, fire alarm, low voltage system raceways, lighting, lighting controls and commissioning, as well as energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, climate resiliency, and renewable energy design & assessment. You are a motivated self-starter, who is excited to participate with an established team of professional engineers and technologists in developing innovative multidisciplinary building design solutions, with an emphasis on client satisfaction and design practices.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Assist a design team to prepare contract documents for the following systems: power, fire alarm, communications, lighting and lighting controls, exterior site services;
• Design of new construction and renovations of building projects such as healthcare, laboratory, offices, recreational, and residential;
• Perform engineering calculations and research code
• Coordinate design support staff across multiple disciplines and office locations;
• Manage projects to meet budget and deliverables;
• Meet and liaise with clients;
• Assisting with business development and proposals;

• Perform site investigation to establish preliminary conditions such as zoning requirements, equipment locations, and site constraints;
• Perform building condition assessments and reports;

• Perform construction administration and field reviews; and

• Document, plan, and conduct commissioning and start-up activities.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Power Engineering;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada with eligibility for registration with
  Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO);
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design of electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings;
• Additional professional accreditations such as PMP, LEED AP, etc. are an asset;
• Familiarity in the design of electrical systems using AutoCAD and Revit;
• Detail-oriented, organized, hardworking, with a team player attitude;
• Performs well under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to obtain government of Canada security clearance; and
• Valid driver’s license and be able to travel to job sites across Canada, primarily within Ontario.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Employee ownership potential
• Employer contributions towards maternity leave top up
• Health and wellness Incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible hoursto support work/life balance;
• Diverse teamwith a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposureto a variety of projects;
• Supportto develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaborationbetween multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoringopportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Access to trainingopportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

CBCL operates from its twelve offices located in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John’s, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Please let us know by emailing hr@cbcl.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.