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Your impact

We are looking for an Electrical Inspector to add to our construction management team in Toronto, ON in the municipal water and wastewater sector. Join our team and work alongside our technical experts to assist in delivering high-quality projects to our clients.

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long term and rewarding career working with the #1 globally ranked water treatment engineering firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

Bring your curiosity, passion for creativity, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in site inspection with a focus on electrical/mechanical inspection. Experience in water/wastewater, process manufacturing, instrumentation and control, and/or oil/gas would be an asset.
• Knowledge of construction practices and related regulatory and/or industry requirements and practices (e.g. Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Building Code)
• Foresight and balanced judgement in anticipating and solving problems during construction.
• Ability to assert high quality implementation of our design in the field.
• Demonstrates strengths in respectful communication, and a love for working with people and getting things done
• Resourceful, independent and willing to go the extra mile to obtain new knowledge
• Proficient in Windows-based software (incl. word, excel, outlook)
• Valid driver’s license.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Electrical Engineering Technology or Technician diploma or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Demonstrated experience in medium to large scale municipal construction projects
• Experience inspecting the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment (incl. switchgear, MCC’s, VFD’s, cabling). Familiarity with installation of process controls system equipment including PLC panels, and networking equipment an asset.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Electrical Safety Authority Safety Bulletins.
• Experience inspecting electrical systems with voltage levels up to and including 5 kilovolts.
• Experience utilizing software tools to complete site inspection reports, photographs, and to maintain up to date contract documentation (e.g. Autodesk Build, Procor, Bluebeam Revu)
• Ability to work at Heights
• Ability to maintain a record of contract change orders and field changes on a set of contract documents.
• Ability to maintain a record of construction deficiencies
• Ability to work with the project team to resolve construction issues.
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Ability to work effectively on a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Passion for construction of infrastructure and building projects

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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