Electrical Designer

ATCO•Calgary, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Designer is responsible for the electrical design of modular structures, site installation, and site services. In this role, you will need to have a knack for a hands-on approach and enjoy communicating with the trades. You will explore buildability, standard designs but also energy codes to inform our future and innovation while preparing the designs, drawings, and bill of materials. This role will also support the plant and the site construction team. In our faced paced industry quality and timeliness of our documentation is important.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in electrical design (power, lighting, fire alarm, controls, Security, and DATA)
Experience in Revit is a must and BIM360; knowledge of Auto Cad is an asset but not necessary.
Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings.
Able to create and maintain REVIT families.
A self-starter, and team player with good organizational skills.
Interested in understanding the trade aspects of the discipline.
Has an interest in the design of offices, schools, kitchens, hotels, oil, and gas.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Electrical Engineering Technology program or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (not a must)
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, National Fire Alarm Code, National & Provincial Building Codes, National Energy Code of Canada, and Knowledge of US Building Codes and Electrical Codes is considered an asset.
Knowledge of discipline drawings and modular building construction would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Timely delivery of Building Code Compliant and cost-effective electrical Production and Site Construction Drawings through acute collaboration with other Design Disciplines, Project Management, Manufacturing, Estimating, and Supply Chain.
Coordinates electrical designs with other disciplines (Mechanical, Civil, Architectural, and structural) to ensure seamless integration to Approved for Construction drawing status.
Assist the electrical estimator in preliminary design and sales drawing preparation as required.
Prepares electrical Design drawings using the current Canadian Electrical Code, Energy Codes, Standards, and installation methods from the design package containing the bid specifications and sales drawings.
Prepares work scope and electrical equipment specifications.
Prepares design and equipment layout considering access, maintenance, and installation.
Prepares accurate, detailed material take-offs which also identifies long-lead items.
Conduct plant visits for project inspections and other duties as assigned.
Calculates Electrical loads, lighting levels, service, and distribution requirements.
Designs, sources, and evaluates fire alarm systems.
References the product cost estimate during the drawing process and raises any significant anomalies with the appropriate internal stakeholders.
Maintains awareness of current building codes through internal and external technical resources.
Interacts with the internal stakeholders of the manufacturing team frequently to confirm the accuracy of drawings, Material take-off selections/quantities, buildability, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop Drafting and Procedure standards in conjunction with various team members.
Participate in various continuous improvement initiatives.