electrical engineer

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Engineering firm
• Office building
• Troubleshooting

Tasks

• Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and distribution networks
• Write specifications
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Telecommunication system
• MS Outlook

Applied meteorology or biometeorology

• Energy

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Industrial processes
• Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls
• Data communication equipment and systems
• Building system
• Lighting system
• Security system

Area of work experience

• Design

Type of industry experience

• Consulting firm
• Telecommunication and communications
• Building services

Area of specialization

• Electrical
• Lighting
• Construction

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Initiative
• Values and ethics
• Organized

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Wellness program