Electrical Engineer or Tech – Design lead

Our client, a boutique full-service consulting firm, is currently looking for a self-motivated Senior Electrical Designer to join their Winnipeg office. 

This position plays a key role in design documentation and project management of electrical engineering projects of various sizes and complexity in education, institutional, recreational, multi-family residential commercial, health care spaces and industrial buildings to deliver energy-saving, safe, and cost-effective solutions to clients.

The Senior Electrical Designer will play a key role in the delivery of successful projects and will require strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills. In addition to engineering design, you will be called upon to contribute to proposals, resource planning, quality assurance and technical review of many projects within the Group of Companies.   This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to apply their skills and knowledge and to develop their professional career.

Benefits & Perks:

• The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
• Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
• Collaboration with team members across Canada
• Excellent pay and bonus program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, RRSP matching
• Professional development fees covered 
• Hybrid work environment
• Free parking

Responsibilities: 
The responsibilities of this position include but not are limited to the following:

• Electrical design of building systems, including lighting, power distribution, life safety, standby power, fire alarm, electronic safety and security and communications systems.
• Create and design construction documentation for healthcare, hospitality, commercial and institutional projects, in collaboration with production staff and junior designers.
• Coordinating with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness.
• Oversight of quality assurance and timely delivery of finished products to clients.
• Reviewing architectural, interior designs and structural drawings.
• Working with contractors and responding to technical inquiries.
• Providing technical and administrative support through all phases of the project.
• Helping to establish, maintain and promote client relationships.

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent certification with specialization in electrical systems is an asset.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in designing building Electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes and National Codes of Canada.
• Proficiency in developing construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiar with bid and tendering process.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
• Experience working with customers and client base.
• Experience working independently and in a team-based environment.
• Experience in project management and leadership of small teams
• Able to visualize and maneuver in a virtually constructed environment.
• Highly effective communication skills both verbally and in writing to relay complex ideas to other technical professionals and non-technical people.
• Effective time management skills

Aplin is an award-winning employment agency dedicated to connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and there are no fees to apply for our jobs or to engage with our recruiters in finding a new career. Companies hire us to help them expand and diversify their teams. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, which includes having the appropriate documentation, such as a work permit.