Our client is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with experience in mission-critical facility and data center design to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading the electrical design for high-reliability environments such as data centers, hospitals, and other 24/7 operations where downtime is not an option. From concept to commissioning, you will engineer robust and energy-efficient electrical systems, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance with industry standards. This role will be Hybrid, with WFH and 2 days onsite in either Dundas ON or Vaughan, with travel to customer sites.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Design
- Develop electrical system designs including one-line diagrams, load calculations, and short-circuit/coordination studies using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
- Specify and size electrical equipment such as MV/LV switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs, busways, grounding, and lightning protection systems.
- Produce sealed construction drawings and specifications in AutoCAD and Revit in collaboration with mechanical, architectural, and structural teams.
- Prepare technical reports, design narratives, budgets, and bid documents.
- Interface with clients, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and utility companies to obtain permits and approvals.
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs and design clarifications.
- Conduct factory witness testing, on-site inspections, and generate site test.
- Manage Integrated Systems Testing (IST) for Tier II–IV and Uptime-certified facilities.
- Deliver as-built documentation, conduct client training, and support post-occupancy troubleshooting
- Mentor junior engineers and CAD/Revit technologists.
- Stay current with evolving standards OESC & CEC. (preferred knowledge with NFPA 70/70E, 75/76, ASHRAE 90.4, LEED), integrating best practices into projects.
Additional Duties
- Design fire alarm, power distribution, standby systems, lighting, and grounding systems.
- Conduct site surveys and prepare field documentation.
- Support construction management, including inspections and project closeout.
- Collaborate with architects and project managers to deliver integrated, safe, and efficient designs.
- Perform system analyses and modeling to optimize electrical performance.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada (Ontario preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical system design, preferably in consulting.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Uptime Institute or BICSI Certification.
- Experience in data center or mission-critical facility design.
- Knowledge of LEED and energy-efficient building practices.
- Proficiency in SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
- Familiarity with BICSI 002, CSA C282, and Uptime Tier standards.
- Knowledge of DC system
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Employer-contributed retirement savings plan.
- Professional development support and continuing education opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, innovative team culture.