Senior Designer, Electrical (Utility Infrastructure)

Who are we?

We are an employee-owned, award-winning land development consulting firm full of entrepreneurial, energetic, and caring individuals, who collaboratively contribute to the success of Crozier and our clients.

Our purpose is to foster an exceptional workplace where talent flourishes, people thrive, and lives transform.

We provide services in civil, water resources, transportation, and hydrogeological engineering, complemented by landscape architecture, environmental consulting, construction and building services.

With offices in Collingwood, Toronto, Milton, Bradford, and Guelph, Crozier’s growing team of professionals work collaboratively with developers, builders, planners, architects, landowners, and stakeholder groups to advance residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, and recreational resort projects from concept through to construction completion.

Supported by a diverse corporate services team, our technical staff is fully equipped to take on a variety of challenges.

Crozier is proud to be recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2024 and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers of 2024 !

Your Impact :

Crozier is looking for a Senior Electrical Designer to join our Utility Infrastructure Group. In this role you will be working with Project Managers and utility coordinators to design detailed electrical systems for a wide range of projects, such as commercial sites, parks, subdivisions, intersections, and roadways.

You will support the team and use your expertise to coordinate, review and prepare designs for power distribution, streetlighting, traffic signalizations, and overhead pole lines.

How you will contribute to the team :

• Identify electrical and utility requirements, prepare detailed electrical designs (including CAD drawings) for various projects such as commercial sites, parks, subdivisions, intersections, and roadways.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop or modify electrical / utility servicing designs, ensuring compliance with client specifications and approval requirements.
• Coordinate the location of new and existing utilities (e.g., hydro, gas, cable, telephone); request cost estimates, review relocation design documents, and manage work schedules for required relocations.
• Provide technical support during construction, expediting design changes as needed.
• Conduct on-site field reviews, assess as-constructed electrical works, and prepare field review reports and directions.
• Stay updated on current electrical codes, provincial / municipal engineering standards, and requirements from reviewing agencies.
• Work closely with engineers, EITs, and multidisciplinary teams (civil, architectural, transportation) to resolve conflicts and support the preparation of concept designs, sketches, calculations, and drawing submissions.
• Review and interpret drawings from multiple disciplines, including civil, landscape, transportation, structural, and mechanical.
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and guidance to junior designers.
• Analyze design issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Manage project deadlines, track progress, and provide regular updates to project team and supervisor.
• Estimate time requirements for completing tasks and provide input into project budgets.
• Guide junior CAD staff and students working on projects and provide Quality Control reviews of designs / drawings.
• Update and maintain electrical drawing and document templates (AutoCAD and MicroStation) to ensure consistency across projects and adherence to company standards and quality control procedures.

What you bring :

• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in consulting.
• Experience attending project meetings with clients, developers, contractors, utilities and municipalities or approval agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience and strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, and relevant ESA codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in design software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Agi32, and Visual Roadway Tool.
• Proficiency in pole loading analysis software (e.g., SPIDAcalc, O-Calc Pro) is highly preferred.

We offer :

Innovative Benefits : Customizable health benefits packages including dental care, vision care, prescription coverage, and much more.

Crozier offers RRSP matching, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, Parental-Leave Top Up, our unique First-Time Home Buyers’ Assistance Program, paid professional development support and training, annual wellness allowance, and more.

Workplace Flexibility : Our offices are conveniently located in Collingwood, Toronto, Milton, Bradford, and Guelph, with options to request alternative working arrangements, depending on the role.

Community Involvement : The foundation of our company was built on giving back to the communities where we live, work, and play.

We actively support not-for-profit organizations in our communities, encourage employee involvement, and provide financial support to dozens of organizations each year.

Crozier Social : With inter-office and company-wide events happening each week, there is always something fun to do at Crozier.

We have a cycle of hockey, soccer, volleyball, and baseball teams, a gardening club, and book clubs that meet regularly.

We organize special events like wine tastings, golf tournaments, games nights, boat cruises, and more!

Crozier is committed to providing equal opportunity to candidates of all abilities. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.

We thank all applicants for your interest in Crozier, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.