Electrical engineer

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Electrical and electronics engineering

Work setting

• Urban area
• Engineering firm
• Private sector

Tasks

• Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and distribution networks
• Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
• Write technical reports
• Proposal preparation

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

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
• ETAP
• MS Office
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Design
• Project management
• Project planning
• Quality assurance or control
• Specification or technical writing

Type of industry experience

• Consulting firm

Area of specialization

• Communications
• System integration
• Electrical
• Lighting
• Power generation, transmission or distribution
• Control system
• Telecommunications
• Construction
• Sonar
• Drafting
• Renewable resources

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Initiative
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Wellness program