Electrical Engineer II

Merrick & Company • Ottawa, ON

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a full time Electrical Engineer for our Kanata office, supporting our Life Sciences (LS) business unit. This office specializes in the design of facilities and related power systems for Government and private clients. Work assignments include electrical design for power generation, facilities, renovations, research labs, multi-purpose buildings and electrical systems. An agreed upon hybrid schedule, working from both home and office, is available to employees in good standings.
Job Description
Work involves facility design, site power design, and power analysis/studies. This position requires excellent communication skills for critical facility electrical design. Project work involves a variety of activities including conceptual and detailed design of low voltage (1000V and lower) power distribution, security and access control system, power generation systems (backup power and prime power), grounding and lightning protection systems, lighting systems, and motor control systems. Additionally, experience with facility voice/data communication cabling systems, fire alarm, security access control and security systems are desired. Work also includes developing specifications, field investigations and construction support. Perform engineering and design assignments with minimal direction. Exercise independent design and engineering judgment with collaboration from senior engineers. Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD is highly desired. Must be able to work in a team of supporting electrical engineers and designers to execute design projects. This person should have knowledge on electrical regulatory codes and be highly skilled in facility electrical systems design.

Requirements

• Four (4) to eight (8) years of experience in Electrical Engineering design.
• Accredited Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree.
• Working knowledge of CAN/ULC, NBC and IEEE Regulatory Codes is required
• Facilities electrical design experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel and Word are required.
• Client projects for this position require Canadian Citizenship.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license in Electrical Engineering is highly desired, or the ability to obtain P.Eng licensure within 2 years of hire.
• Experience using electrical calculation tools is highly desired, including lighting and power software such as AGi32, Elum Tools, EasyPower, ETAP or SKM Power Tools.
• Good proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit based drawing generation experience is highly desired.
• Experience with facility voice/data communication cabling systems, fire alarm, security access control and security systems are desired.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facility design
• Site power design
• Power analysis/studies
• Conceptual and detailed design of low voltage (1000V and lower) power distribution
• Security and access control system design
• Power generation systems (backup power and prime power) design
• Grounding and lightning protection systems design
• Lighting systems design
• Motor control systems design
• Developing specifications
• Field investigations
• Construction support
• Perform engineering and design assignments with minimal direction
• Exercise independent design and engineering judgment with collaboration from senior engineers
• Work in a team of supporting electrical engineers and designers to execute design projects

Benefits

• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes RRSP, and unique work-life benefits.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level