Junior Electrical Designer, Graduate Technologist
About the role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description: Our Toronto West office (located at 175 Galaxy Blvd.) is searching for an Electrical Engineering Professional to join its growing team for a permanent full-time role. Arcadis electrical engineers have extensive experience in building electrical systems including power distribution, emergency power, lighting, fire alarm, PA, security, CCTV, data and communications, audio-visual and intelligent systems technology. Our electrical engineers also complete designs for HV utility substations including power transformers, HV and LV switchgear and P & C systems (Protection and Control).
This role is within our Arcadis Places Global Business Area. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people's lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.
Places We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people’s lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.
Role accountabilities:
- Assist with the preparation of electrical designs and drawings of building facilities electrical systems noted above using computer-aided tools (e.g. EDSA analytical software, AutoCad, MicroStation and REVIT)
- Develop functional requirements/specifications for the building electrical systems
- Review electrical diagrams to verify compliance with industry standards and client requirements
- Prepare designs using the appropriate building codes, electrical codes and CSA Standards
- Prepare load calculations utilizing industry-standard load and lighting analysis software.
- Liaise internally with project managers and other discipline personnel to obtain project information, to discuss specific design related problems and complete inter-discipline co-ordination of the building systems
- Potential site visits to document and verify field conditions and complete field review
- Review contractor submittals and Operations and Maintenance manuals for conformity to project specifications
- You will be involved at all stages of projects, from the opportunity and proposal stages, through the designs, to construction and close-out.
We are seeking a candidate with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, who thrives in collaborative team settings as well as working independently. Previous work experience is advantageous in this role, as we look for someone who can bring their expertise to contribute to our dynamic team environment.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduate from Electrical Engineering Technology program
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience
- Strong skills in the use of the REVIT modeling system is an asset
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Cod/CSA C22.1 CEC
- Electrical design and specification experience in the following building systems: power distribution in buildings, lighting design, fire alarm systems, card access and camera security systems, PA systems, telecommunications systems and audio-visual system
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $65,000-70,000 per year. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
About Arcadis
Arcadis is your global sustainable transformation partner. Proven pioneers for a sustainable future, partnering on the most transformative projects of our time.
With over 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate change, energy affordability and livable cities. We go beyond traditional design, engineering, architecture and consultancy, using data-driven insights for tailored solutions in the environments we co-create.
Whether reducing flood risks in the Netherlands, strengthening New York’s coastlines against hurricanes or revolutionizing Sydney’s transit system, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact.
Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; and creating a blueprint for a better, more sustainable future, designed to thrive.
Arcadis. Improving quality of life.
Junior Electrical Designer, Graduate Technologist
About the role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description: Our Toronto West office (located at 175 Galaxy Blvd.) is searching for an Electrical Engineering Professional to join its growing team for a permanent full-time role. Arcadis electrical engineers have extensive experience in building electrical systems including power distribution, emergency power, lighting, fire alarm, PA, security, CCTV, data and communications, audio-visual and intelligent systems technology. Our electrical engineers also complete designs for HV utility substations including power transformers, HV and LV switchgear and P & C systems (Protection and Control).
This role is within our Arcadis Places Global Business Area. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people's lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.
Places We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people’s lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.
Role accountabilities:
- Assist with the preparation of electrical designs and drawings of building facilities electrical systems noted above using computer-aided tools (e.g. EDSA analytical software, AutoCad, MicroStation and REVIT)
- Develop functional requirements/specifications for the building electrical systems
- Review electrical diagrams to verify compliance with industry standards and client requirements
- Prepare designs using the appropriate building codes, electrical codes and CSA Standards
- Prepare load calculations utilizing industry-standard load and lighting analysis software.
- Liaise internally with project managers and other discipline personnel to obtain project information, to discuss specific design related problems and complete inter-discipline co-ordination of the building systems
- Potential site visits to document and verify field conditions and complete field review
- Review contractor submittals and Operations and Maintenance manuals for conformity to project specifications
- You will be involved at all stages of projects, from the opportunity and proposal stages, through the designs, to construction and close-out.
We are seeking a candidate with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, who thrives in collaborative team settings as well as working independently. Previous work experience is advantageous in this role, as we look for someone who can bring their expertise to contribute to our dynamic team environment.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduate from Electrical Engineering Technology program
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience
- Strong skills in the use of the REVIT modeling system is an asset
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Cod/CSA C22.1 CEC
- Electrical design and specification experience in the following building systems: power distribution in buildings, lighting design, fire alarm systems, card access and camera security systems, PA systems, telecommunications systems and audio-visual system
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $65,000-70,000 per year. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
About Arcadis
Arcadis is your global sustainable transformation partner. Proven pioneers for a sustainable future, partnering on the most transformative projects of our time.
With over 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate change, energy affordability and livable cities. We go beyond traditional design, engineering, architecture and consultancy, using data-driven insights for tailored solutions in the environments we co-create.
Whether reducing flood risks in the Netherlands, strengthening New York’s coastlines against hurricanes or revolutionizing Sydney’s transit system, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact.
Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; and creating a blueprint for a better, more sustainable future, designed to thrive.
Arcadis. Improving quality of life.