Under the general direction of the Commercial Plan Examination Administrator, the Senior Electrical Engineer provides leadership and direction to internal staff tasked with Electrical plan examination reviews within the Branch. Duties and responsibilities include, daily supervision, assigning and managing electrical review processes, providing by-law and code interpretations, problem solving, continual review, evaluation, and improvement of the Branch programs including plan examination delivery, meeting service timelines, policies, by-laws, codes and systems.

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, your duties will include:

• Deliver plan examination services related to by-law and code compliance for evaluation of plans for new construction, additions and alterations, including assistance and advisement to Permit Application Centre, Inspections and Occupancy.
• Responsible for compliance of all relevant legislation, acts, by-laws, codes, policies and regulations related to commercial and industrial buildings by Branch staff.
• Research, evaluate, develop, assist in developing, support and implement new policies, procedures, systems and alternative methods of service delivery.
• Train, recruit of Electrical Plan Examiner P. Eng. and Plan Examiner 1/2/3 and coordination with Application Centre, Inspections, Occupancy, and other branches and departments.
• Evaluate buildings and installation, construction materials, fire safety systems, techniques and technology to ensure compliance with by-laws and code requirements.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as required, consistent with this classification.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Registered Engineer in good standing with the Engineers and Geoscientists Manitoba Association (EGM).

• Ten (10) years in regulatory and/or building construction/consulting, specifically dealing with codes, municipal by-laws and regulations relating to the appropriate discipline electrical.

• Experience in application of Building Code to new and existing buildings.

• Experience with Fire Code and Energy Code (Mechanical/Electrical).

• Supervisory experience including recruitment, workflow management, performance management and providing discipline.

• Experience in conflict resolution and mediation techniques.

• Experience related to plan review of commercial development is an asset.

• Experience using AMANDA database is an asset.

• Thorough knowledge of electrical construction and design related to all types of commercial or residential or industrial construction.

• Thorough knowledge of the Manitoba Building Code and Winnipeg Building By-law.

• Must have thorough knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and the Winnipeg Electrical By-law and related by-laws, standards and regulations.

• Knowledge and understanding of Manitoba Fire Code and Manitoba Energy Code is an asset.

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment.

• Ability to implement alternative methods of service delivery and business/strategic plans.

• Ability to deal firmly and diplomatically with Contractors, Engineers, Architects, elected officials, property owners, the public and others.

• Ability to interpret and enforce by-laws, codes and standards and convey this information to others associated with the work.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively.

• Ability to develop and deliver training sessions and/or to arrange for additional required training as required to fully develop both individuals and teams.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

• May be required to obtain and maintain a Winnipeg Police Service Level 2 Security Clearance or other relevant security clearance in order to perform the duties in restricted areas.

• Must be able to attend off-site inspections as required.

• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of this position which consists mainly of general office work.