Electrical Designer

Job title: Electrical Designer

Job description: Reporting to the Manager, Electrical Design, the Electrical Designer is responsible for the design of electrical building systems for new and retrofit projects. Specific responsibilities include: interviewing users to fully understand their requirements; assessing building site conditions; using AutoCAD to produce working electrical drawings that illustrate plan views, elevation view and details pertinent to the project; writing technical specifications, identifying equipment, materials and proper procedures necessary to complete the project; supporting all design variables with calculation notes based on standard engineering practices and principles while conforming to all government codes and standards; interacting with the supervisor and coordinating design with architectural and mechanical designers; preparing bid packages; attending project planning meetings as required; responding to contractors’ and equipment suppliers’ queries; scheduling shut-downs as required; performing job site reviews; resolving design problems; reviewing completed electrical installations, reporting deficiencies to the construction coordinator; preparing estimates for the electrical portions of projects; troubleshooting; assisting with buried service locates; remaining current in the field, including updating technical skills; and performing other associated duties as assigned. Off-campus candidates will be expected to provide an acceptable Criminal Reference Check at his/her own expense if chosen as the successful applicant.

Requirements of the position include: Community College graduation from a Electrical Engineering Technologist program, coupled with a minimum five years’ experience working in electrical services design with an engineering consulting firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency with AutoCAD, word processing, and spreadsheet software is essential, as is a mechanical aptitude, a working knowledge of electrical contracting and related trades, and good communication and organization skills. Safety training relevant to this position will be required.

Position Number 806-009

Classification USW, Local 4120 Salary Band 6*

Salary Range $28.63 Minimum

$31.99 Normal Hiring Limit

$38.73 Job Rate

*Tentative evaluation; subject to final review

At the University of Guelph, fostering a is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

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