Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Designer

SMP Engineering•Edmonton, AB

162d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join SMP Engineering as a Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Designer. This role involves leading project teams in designing electrical systems for various building facilities. The position requires a strong understanding of electrical design principles, calculations, and system design for power distribution, lighting, power generation, controls, life safety, voice/data communications, security systems, and lighting calculations. Responsibilities include checking drawings for accuracy, preparing documentation in AutoCAD/Revit, interfacing with clients and contractors, conducting site visits, and leading internal teams through multiple projects concurrently. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and other engineering disciplines to meet project needs.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience.
Registered as C.E.T, P.Eng., P.L.(Eng.), P.Tech, or A.Sc.T (equivalent experience considered).
Experience in commercial, retail, office, residential, and institutional projects (oil and gas experience not considered).
Knowledge of provincial and federal electrical and building codes.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Team player open to sharing ideas.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Must be legally able to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to personal growth.
Track record for meeting deadlines and budget.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams in designing electrical systems for various building facilities.
Apply working knowledge of electrical design and supporting calculations, including single line drawings, feeder sizing, panel and distribution board sizing, motor control schedules, and fault and voltage drop calculations.
Design systems for power distribution, lighting (indoor and outdoor), power generation, controls, life safety (e.g., fire alarm, public address, nurse call), voice/data communications, basic security/CCTV systems, and lighting calculations.
Check drawings for accuracy, suitability, and adherence to standards.
Prepare drawings in AutoCAD / Revit.
Interface with clients, contractors, and sales reps.
Prepare project documentation and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
Conduct site visits/reviews and assist with contract administration.
Lead an internal team through multiple projects concurrently.
Work collaboratively with clients to meet project needs.