Junior Engineer, Electrical Group

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking a Junior Engineer with 1 - 2 years of experience to join our Electrical team of dedicated professionals in our Pickering office location.

The Electrical group at Burnside undertakes work for a variety of clients in the private, public, Aboriginal, international and golf sectors. Our group applications include designs for commercial and light industrial buildings (power, lighting, fire alarm, and communications), street & site lighting, subdivisions, transportation hubs, healthcare facilities, pumping stations and electric vehicle charging stations.

The Role

The position will involve carrying out the following tasks:

• Assisting with the preparation of detailed design material, electrical single line diagrams, power layouts, lighting layouts and electrical details
• Preparation of NMS technical specifications
• Design of generator/ATS/load bank/quick connect boxes
• Report and memo writing
• Building condition assessments
• Peer review of drawings/specifications/reports prepared by others
• Photometric studies
• Preparation of Cost estimates
• Meeting with client(s) to determine project requirements and scope of work
• Reviewing Shop Drawings and answer contractor’s questions
• Site visits to review project progress and as built information
• Other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Professional Knowledge & Qualifications

The following qualifications, experience, and skills are required:

• A registered professional engineer in Ontario, or eligible to be licensed in Ontario;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university;
• Knowledge and proficiency in reading and preparing electrical deliverables (single line diagrams, electrical layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams, panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.) for new and upgraded installations;
• A good working knowledge of the current Electrical Safety Codes (CEC and OESC) and National and Ontario Building Codes;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team atmosphere;
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task and work on several projects concurrently;
• High degree of problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Knowledge of AutoCAD technology principles and applications; Revit or AutoCAD;
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  
  

Outstanding candidates will have:

• Management skills and experience
• Experience designing Metrolinx projects
• Project management experience
• AGI32 and/or Visual experience
  
  

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• Wellbeing benefit
• Active social committees
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.