Building Electrical Engineering Technologist

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Design lighting, power distribution, electrical service rooms, load calculations, fire alarms, and emergency generator systems.
• Maintain coordinated Revit 3D models from concept design through issued-for-construction packages.
• Produce electrical drawings, plans, single-line diagrams, and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate electrical layouts with structural, architectural, and mechanical teams to resolve clashes.
• Perform engineering and drafting tasks with minimal supervision; obtain senior validation for complex designs.
• Participate in coordination meetings and project milestone reviews; assist with BIM coordination, clash detection, and model management.
• Follow project workflows, client requirements, regional codes, and engineering standards.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, attend site progress meetings, and conduct routine site reviews.
• Contribute to healthcare, education, commercial, residential, institutional, and data centre projects.

Required qualifications

• College diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a closely related technical discipline.
• 3–6 years of progressive building electrical systems design experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Strong practical proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems operating at 750V and below, including equipment selection and circuit sizing.
• Working knowledge of the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, and relevant CAN/ULC standards, including CAN/ULC-S524.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-disciplinary coordination and project partner communication.

Assets

• Active registration or clear eligibility for C.E.T. or C.Tech. certification with OACETT.
• Navisworks Manage experience for clash detection or contribution to internal BIM practices.
• Design exposure to institutional, healthcare, educational, commercial, residential, or data centre projects.

Work arrangement

• The employer describes a hybrid work policy.

Hours

• 37.5-hour workweek with flexible scheduling and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.

Compensation

• Hourly salary range is $38.46–$48.72; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, role scope, and geographic location.
• Overtime is recognized and compensated through time off in lieu or paid compensation.

Benefits and development

• Benefits include group insurance and an RRSP program with employer contributions.
• Structured training and professional development, mentorship, modern BIM and collaborative tools, and a well-being program are offered.