Electrical Designer

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Designer to join our client, a professional engineering consulting team in Waterloo, Ontario. This role is designed for a technical professional with four or more years of experience in the building services industry.

Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, you will handle the technical design of electrical systems for a diverse portfolio, including high-rise residential, educational institutions, commercial "big box" stores, and long-term care facilities. This is an in-office position focused on delivering high-quality design documents from preliminary phases through to project completion.

Advantages

• Competitive Pay: A pay band ranging from $27.00 – $45.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional Development: Gain mentorship from Senior Electrical Engineers while taking ownership of complex design tasks.
• Diverse Portfolio: Work on a wide range of projects including public sector facilities, industrial sites, and post-secondary institutions.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to manage junior staff and oversee drafting/modeling workflows.
• Modern Tools: Utilize industry-standard software like Revit, AutoCAD, and AGI32 in a supportive team setting.

Responsibilities

• System Design: Develop technical designs for power distribution, fire alarms, standby/life safety generators, and emergency systems under the guidance of senior staff.
• Technical Documentation: Produce and update drawings, site instructions, change notices, and addenda using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Calculations & Analysis: Perform essential design calculations, select relevant equipment, and utilize lighting design software for site photometric plans and fixture selection.
• Project Coordination: Ensure electrical systems are seamlessly integrated with mechanical, architectural, and structural disciplines.
• Contract Administration: Assist in resolving construction site issues, reviewing progress, and liaising with contractors and clients.
• Team Support: Supervise and provide technical markups to junior staff members while representing the electrical discipline in design meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited engineering program.
• Professional Designation: Eligible for or currently holding a P.Eng., LEL, C.E.T., or C.Tech. designation.
• Experience: 4+ years of electrical design experience within an engineering consulting firm.
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD; experience with Revit and AGI32 (or similar lighting software) is highly preferred.
• Code Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Ontario and Canadian standards, including OBC, OESC, NFPA, and IES.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively in a team-centric environment.
• Core Skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects.
• Work Schedule: Comfortable working out of the Waterloo, ON office 5 days a week.

Summary

This Electrical Designer role offers an excellent opportunity for a mid-level professional to elevate their career within a stable and growing consulting firm.

If you are a technically proficient designer with a solid foundation in building services and a desire to take on more responsibility in project coordination and staff supervision, we encourage you to apply directly or email a copy of your resume to parveen.sandhu@randstad.ca. Join a team dedicated to providing comprehensive electrical solutions for the evolving landscape of Waterloo and beyond.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.