Electrical Engineer III – Life Science

Merrick & Company•Ottawa, ON

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

Merrick is seeking an experienced Laboratory / Facility Electrical Engineer to join our Life Sciences team in Kanata. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex laboratory and facility projects within a multidisciplinary AEC environment, partnering with architects, engineers, and project teams to deliver thoughtful, high-quality design solutions for government, university, and private-sector clients. This role is well suited for an engineer with strong design and construction document experience, sound technical judgment, and a clear understanding of building systems coordination across all phases of project delivery—from planning and detailed design through construction administration. The successful candidate will bring initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative consulting mindset, with the ability to coordinate across disciplines, support project delivery, and help mentor junior team members in a fast-paced AEC setting.

Requirements

Eight (8) or more years of experience in facility electrical engineering design.
At least four (4) years of experience using Revit, AutoCAD, or similar design software for drawing production.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Ontario or out of province equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong knowledge of applicable technical codes and standards, including CEC, NBC, CAN/ULC-S534 and IEEE.
Client requirements for this position require Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status qualified with minimum Reliability clearance level.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical calculation tools is preferred, including lighting and power software such as AGi32, ElumTools, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower.
Experience supporting laboratory clients such as USDA, ARS, CDC, or similar organizations is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for laboratory and facility projects for government, university, and private-sector clients.
Develop conceptual and detailed designs for facility power distribution, site power distribution, emergency power generation, grounding and lightning protection, lighting, telecommunications, fire alarm / mass notification, security, access control, and other special systems.
Prepare supporting calculations, technical reports, and project specifications.
Apply and interpret applicable electrical codes and regulatory requirements.
Meet with clients to define, validate, and refine project scope.
Support the preparation of engineering fee proposals.
Coordinate closely with other disciplines to deliver accurate, high-quality work that meets schedule and budget requirements.
Manage priorities effectively and deliver work on time.
Travel as needed to support projects and client needs.
Write, review, and edit technical specifications.
Contribute in a collaborative design environment by mentoring junior engineers and designers, delegating work appropriately, and helping support the local team.