Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

2001 Sheppard Ave E suite 300, North York, ON M2J 4Z8, Canada Req #572 Thursday, June 6, 2024

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way.

Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

RVA is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who is interested in working on projects varying in scope and size related to water / wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, educational, commercial and institutional buildings, including planning and design of new facilities, as well as optimization and rehabilitation of existing systems.

Duties :

• Providing project engineering and technical expertise on design of industrial power distribution systems (44kV to 120V), including load analysis, Hydro supply sizing, substation design, underground duct banks.
• Selection and sizing of standby power supply including Diesel and Gas generators.
• Design of Switchgear, Switchboard, Motor Control Centers, and distribution panels.
• Lighting system design, including fixtures, controls, lighting transformers and lighting panels.
• Creating Control Schematics for motor starters, including Direct-on-line starters, variable frequency drives or soft starters.
• Supervise CAD operators for preparation of design drawings (plans, sections and details using Revit and / or AutoCAD).
• Conducting Power System Studies, Power Quality Studies.
• Perform site visits for electrical data gathering condition assessment and field inspections.
• Works closely with project managers and other disciplines to plan and prepare construction drawings and provide support as necessary.
• Managing of Electrical Engineering projects including scope, schedule, and budget as well as managing client relationships
• Participating in studies, assessments, modeling, preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, specifications, contract documents, tendering and contract administration
• Providing senior review and professional authentication of memos, reports, drawings and other engineering documents
• Preparing proposals and reports
• Liaising with clients, consultants, regulatory agencies and utility companies and contractors
• Leading and participating in Business Development initiatives
• Planning projects, developing accurate scopes of work, cost estimates, project plans, schedules and deliverables to execute high quality projects on time and on budget
• Mentoring and coaching project teams including technical and field staff

Qualifications :

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 15 plus years progressive experience in the industry with at least 10 years working in a consultancy. Design experience for water and wastewater treatment for municipal facilities will be considered an asset.
• Must hold a valid designation with the ability to practice in the province of Ontario;
• Project management (PMP) designation is an asset
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients
• Experience or aptitude for meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting
• Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents
• Familiar with local design and construction standards and requirements for permits and approvals
• Excellent communications skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible : the numbers work out.

Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (, employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (, sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations :

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status.

If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

2001 Sheppard Ave E suite 300, North York, ON M2J 4Z8, Canada

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