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What we are looking for:Our Waterloo and/or GTA offices are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join the Design Delivery Organization (DDO) 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 construction support. 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, experience with working on pursuits, mentoring and coaching junior staff, developing team standards, and managing client relations is a must.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:- Function as a technical leader who can be used as a guide on all projects by senior and intermediate engineers.
- Assist in writing proposals, developing design and construction fees, and report writing.
- Assist in managing client relations and assisting with business development.
- Work in a fast-paced environment on multiple large, complex projects with the support of a dedicated team of engineers.
- Function as Project Lead, completing condition assessments, participating in and leading client workshops, value engineering exercises, presenting design options, and making technical decisions. This includes preparing and leading electrical-specific meetings with clients to present design options, system functionality, etc.
- Lead electrical project teams throughout project phases and monitoring schedule, quality of deliverables, and budgets.
- Take on a supervisory role and provide coaching to other electrical staff.
- Prepare detailed design drawing packages for projects of varying scales, including, but not limited to the following:
Utility interconnection, Electrical system protection and coordination, LV/MV power distribution, LV/MV motor control, Standby power systems design, Instrumentation and Control, Building services (lighting, security, etc.), Fire Alarm systems, Security systems, including CCTV, cameras, etc., PA systems, DC systems and UPS, Grounding, Equipment layouts. - Complete and review of electrical design calculations.
- Prepare 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.
- 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,…
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