Senior Electrical Engineer - Heritage Buildings
On-site · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Senior Electrical Engineer lead for the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project in Ottawa, providing leadership in electrical and electronic building systems design (low voltage distribution with UPS, lightning protection, grounding, fire detection and voice alarm, public address, lighting controls, security infrastructure), develop technical drawings and specifications, collaborate with architects and contractors, mentor junior staff, and conduct design-quality reviews to ensure compliance with codes and standards (Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, National Building Code, Ontario Building Code); requires eligibility for Enhanced Reliability clearance and a Professional Engineer in Ontario with 12+ years’ experience in large, heritage-designated building projects; knowledge of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE, CAN/ULC Life Safety Standards, and proficiency in MS Office. Location options include Ottawa, ON or Toronto offices; role may involve involvement with heritage building modernization and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario
- Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering and design experience on major complex building projects
- Experience with multiple delivery models (CM, Design Build, P3)
- Detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, National Building Code of Canada, Ontario Building Code
- Understanding of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE standards
- Working knowledge of CAN/ULC Standards for Life Safety Systems
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Eligibility for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario
- Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering and design experience on major complex building projects
- Experience with multiple delivery models (CM, Design Build, P3)
- Detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, National Building Code of Canada, Ontario Building Code
- Understanding of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE standards
- Working knowledge of CAN/ULC Standards for Life Safety Systems
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Eligibility for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance
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