Facilities engineer Offres d'emploi - Markham, ON

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What we are looking for:

Our Waterloo & GTA offices are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Design Services Group. As a member of the multidisciplinary design team, the Electrical Engineer will work on a broad spectrum of electrical aspects for multiple projects, including new installations, upgrades of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and system optimization. This person must have a solid understanding of low and medium voltage power distribution design, motor control concepts and functionality, electrical system protection and control, standby power options and implementation, detailed design work, construction contract administration and support, and commissioning activities for water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial plants, solid waste and non-utility power generation plants in municipal and industrial sectors. Quick adaptation to different clients’ design standards is a must.

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Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:

• Assistance with proposal requests, developing design and construction fees, and report writing.
• Completing condition assessments for various facilities including report writing and participation in client meetings.
• Preparing detailed design drawing packages for projects of varying scale, including the following:Utility interconnectionSubstation designElectrical system protection and coordinationMV power distributionMV motor controlStandby power systems designLV power distributionLV motor controlInstrumentation and ControlBuilding services (lighting, security, DC systemsGroundingEquipment layouts
• Completion and review of electrical design calculations.
• Preparation of contract documentation, including equipment specifications, cable/conduit schedules, installation specifications, equipment procurement documents, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, bill-of-materials, and process narratives.
• Leading the electrical project team throughout the project phases and monitoring the schedule, quality of deliverable and budgets.
• Technical review and quality control of design drawings and documents. Professional sealing of technical documents.
• Support during tendering and construction, including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise (GPR), harmonics, etc), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparing and evaluating change orders, and participation in project meetings.
• Preparing and leading electrical-specific meetings with clients, presenting design options, system functionality, etc.
• Mentoring of junior staff.
• Coordination of electrical system designs with other engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, structural, , vendors, and outside design team members. Providing direction to and coordination with the internal designers/drafters team.
• Ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards, and regulations. Coordination and liaison with clients and approving authorities.

What you´ll bring to the team:

• . in Electrical Engineering
• Registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario
• Minimum of 10 years of experience involved in the design and implementation of MV and LV electrical systems, including substations, motors and drives, power distribution, power generation, as well as a solid understanding of field instrumentation and automated equipment integration.
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards, and regulations. Understanding of MV and LV power distribution design concepts, equipment, and personnel safety strategies, and electrical system protection theories and applications.
• Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence to follow up. Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn.
• Well organized, able to multitask and lead multiple projects. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.
• Be a part of multi-functional teams with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of the team, to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Experience with City of Toronto and/or Region of York projects and standards is an asset.
• G-class driver’s license

The salary range for this position is: $ $100,000 to $145,200K

The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.