Electrical Engineering - Project Engineer
Halifax, NS, Canada
$ 200.000 - 250.000
Primary Objective: Responsible for the development and management of assigned project work during all phases, from inception through planning, design, and construction, in accordance with the project scope, schedule, and budget.
Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Prepare the concept design and complete load calculations, schematics, equipment selection and system concept report
Design Electrical systems including but not limited to medium and low voltage electrical distribution, generators including cogeneration, transfer switching, UPS, grounding and bonding, lighting and control systems, life safety and emergency systems, and fire alarm.
Design for ICAT services including but not limited to communication systems, AV systems, security access and monitoring systems, equipment and structured cabling.
Write construction specifications
Managing all aspects of electrical projects for our clients in the airport, high rise, residential, healthcare and commercial building industry
Coordination with other members of project team technician and engineer
Liaise with client group to establish project requirements
Construction and equipment procurement follow-up
Support during start-up and commissioning
Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness
Review and coordinate with architectural, structural and mechanical drawings
Work with contractors and respond to technical inquiries
Help establish and promote client relationships
Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients
Qualifications, Experience and Education:
8+ years of engineering and/or design co-ordination experience in the consulting industry, specifically working on commercial projects
Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)
Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline such as Building Systems
Proficiency in developing construction documents using AutoCAD and REVIT
Familiar with bid and tendering process
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
Experience working with customers and client base
Experience in site investigations and construction review
Able to make frequent trips to the customers’ place of business.
Maintenance of project design fee budgets and profitability
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Required Skills:
Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and upper management
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including executives
Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner
Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards and codes
High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
Excellent time management skills and project management skills
Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines with the ability to work under pressure
Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented
Team and customer service-focused
Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible
Job Specific Competencies:
Analytical Thinking– Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues
Client Focus– Providing service excellence with added value to internal and/or external clients
Continuous Learning– Identifying and addressing learning and developmental needs to enhance own performance
Creativity and Innovation– Modifies current approaches to generating viable, new approaches and solutions
Initiative– Addresses current issues by dealing with situations proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
Interactive Communication– Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering two-way open communication
Legislative, Policies, Procedures & Standards– Understanding and using relevant legislation, policies, procedures and/or standards in performing one’s work
Results Management– Supervises work/projects by organizing time, work and resources to accomplish in the most effective and efficient way
Self Confidence– Demonstrating realistic trust in own abilities and confidence when challenged
Teamwork– Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals
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