Senior Electrical Designer

About AES Engineering

AES is a group of problem solvers, who collectively come together to work on electrical engineering, lighting projects, and technology systems for buildings and infrastructure projects. We are passionate team players, who see the “bigger picture” and work together to impact our communities and enhance the lives of those living in them. Collectively, we work to design a better tomorrow.

Over the past 20 years, AES has attracted many innovative minds, to work on complex, challenging, and exciting projects. Attracting the right talent has helped us with the quality of our projects, and we have been able to build our reputation for providing award-winning designs.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team in Victoria and lead the modelling of electrical systems using AutoCAD and Revit for a variety of commercial and institutional building projects.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Electrical Design: Develop electrical systems designs for both small and large commercial and institutional building projects, from concept to completion, with minimal supervision.
• Collaboration: Coordinate electrical design work with architectural, interior design, and other engineering teams to ensure integration of systems.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with sub-consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Compliance: Ensure all electrical designs meet applicable building codes, electrical codes, and industry standards (e.g., fire alarm, ASHRAE, LEED, etc.).
• Design Documentation: Prepare and develop single-line diagrams, service room layouts, and electrical distribution designs while ensuring code compliance.
• Utilities & Service Requirements: Be familiar with utilities standards, service upgrades, and new service requests.
• Reports & Assessments: Prepare electrical assessments, schematic reports, and other documentation as required.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers, helping them grow technically and professionally.
• Construction Administration: Oversee construction administration duties, including reviewing shop drawings, managing change orders, and progress claims.
• Site Meetings: Attend site meetings, conduct reviews, and generate comprehensive reports.
• Workload Management: Effectively manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and handle work pressure in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Six to eight years of experience in the engineering consulting industry in a building engineering group. Electrical engineering education is a great asset but not a requirement.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Familiar with building codes, electrical codes, fire alarm standards, ASHRAE and LEED requirements.
• Familiar with new development projects and tenant improvement projects.
• Familiar with electrical design requirements for different types of sectors from residential, mixed-use, healthcare, institutional to light industrial.
• Familiar Experience with short circuit and fault study software is a great asset.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and work well with others both internally and externally.
• Can work well as part of a big or small group.

Benefits:

• Salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 depending on experience
• Extended Health Benefits
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dental Coverage
• Group RRSP Matching Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Licensing/In-House Training

AES is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada.

Our valued team of 120+ skilled professionals are licensed to deliver projects across Canada with offices in Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. For more information visit www.aesengr.com.