Electrical Engineer
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Req #107
April 15, 2024
This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours.
NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet.
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies. We are seeking a candidate that is located in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet.
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies. We are seeking a candidate that is located in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designs components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
- Evaluates engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
- Performs engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
- Evaluates site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
- Synthesizes, interprets and coordinates technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
- Reviews project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls
Required Skills
- Is proficient in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as electrical engineering systems design software
- Engineering knowledge related to building electrical systems and multiple building types
- Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required
- Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
- Ability to speak both English and French fluently
- Have Engineering license in both Ontario and Quebec
- Have an RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification
Required Experience
- 7-10 years of project work experience
- Experience in electrical engineering buildings systems
Other details
- Job Function Architecture and Engineering
- Industry Professional Services