Intermediate-Senior Electrical Engineer

Job summary

Deliver electrical engineering design and project work, including calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reviews. Coordinate with other disciplines and clients, provide technical leadership and coaching, and support site reviews, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation.

Job details

About Cheme: This is an opportunity to join a thriving engineering firm serving a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical and biologics, science and technology, industrial chemicals, and food and beverage. Cheme is a team of dedicated professionals that are passionate about what we do and how we do it. Cheme is a place where you will be challenged, supported, and given the freedom and ownership to thrive. We attract the best because we continually invest in our people through career planning, training and development, and mentorship. At Cheme we know that our business is successful when our clients succeed, and our clients succeed when our people reach their potential. Job Description: Cheme Engineering Professionals are specialists who have achieved solid working knowledge in one or more technical areas. The Engineer will be responsible for the implementation of best practices and delivering technical excellence in project execution. Engineers are part of a high performing team and are responsible for successful execution of deliverables, effective utilization of their time, and their own ongoing growth and development. Engineers work within their discipline group under the supervision of the Discipline Leader and Project Lead. Some management and/or leadership experience is a differentiator. The Electrical Engineer is a technical expert capable of providing solutions for Cheme clients in the following areas. (Design and Spec) · Medium Voltage Distribution · Low Voltage Distribution · Motor Control Center Design · Coordination Studies · Fault Current Analysis · Arc Flash Studies · Grounding · VFD’s and Motor Controls · Fire Alarm, Security · Lighting Design (Industrial Applications) · Explosive Environment Applications (dust and vapours) · Ontario Electrical Code/NFPA · Permitting Process Duties will consist of a combination of the following tasks: Understand each overall project. Coordinate with Mechanical and Architectural disciplines. Preparation of engineering calculations Development of engineering drawings (single lines, risers, layouts) Preparation of construction specifications, user requirements, functional specifications, and scope documentation Cost estimating Technical leadership on assigned projects Peer review of engineering work Development of templates and tools for discipline area Participation in the development of training materials Maintaining industry knowledge for discipline area Coaching other disciplines for the purpose of understanding/coordination. Attendance of factory acceptance testing and on-site coordination and execution of commissioning and validation activities Travel to client sites for site review and troubleshooting Minimum Required Education: · Graduation from an accredited Engineering program or recognized equivalent. Professional Requirements: · PEO membership or eligibility. Core Competencies: · Electrical engineering skills with ~5-10 years of current work experience. · AutoCAD · Revit an asset · Field experience is a strong asset. · Independent work on Projects. · Leadership skills an asset. · Proficiency in written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly with clients and peers. · Skilled at communicating in a professional and courteous manner. · Use of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Office Suite to navigate a server environment and prepare engineering documents. · Valid driver’s license and car. · Knowledge of OHSA and the Green Book as it applies to construction in general and electrical construction specifically.

What you’ll do

Deliver electrical engineering design and project work, including calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reviews. Coordinate with other disciplines and clients, provide technical leadership and coaching, and support site reviews, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited engineering program or equivalent, and PEO membership or eligibility. Candidates should have approximately 5–10 years of current electrical engineering experience, AutoCAD proficiency, strong communication skills, a valid driver’s license and car, and knowledge of applicable electrical codes and construction safety requirements; field experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical Engineering
• Medium-Voltage Distribution
• Low-Voltage Distribution
• Motor Control Center Design
• Coordination Studies
• Fault Current Analysis
• Arc Flash Studies
• Grounding
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Motor Controls
• Fire Alarm and Security Systems
• Industrial Lighting Design
• Explosive Environment Applications
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Engineering Project Leadership

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting