Electronics Engineer designing complex hardware systems for MistyWest, a consultancy creating technologies for a healthier planet. Owning electronics design from specifications through manufacturing support.
About the role
- Senior Electrical Engineer leading high-voltage and power distribution design for GHD’s architecture, engineering, and environmental projects. Managing multidisciplinary delivery, commissioning, compliance, and client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Support electrical design delivery across multiple projects and sectors
- Work on new installations, existing-system upgrades, testing, commissioning, and system optimization
- Assist with proposal requests, design and construction fees, and proposal report writing
- Complete facility condition assessments, reports, and client meetings
- Lead technical design teams on large, complex projects as discipline lead
- Prepare detailed design drawing packages covering utility interconnection, substations, overhead pole lines, protection and coordination, HV/MV/LV distribution, motor control, standby power, instrumentation and control, building services, DC systems, grounding, and equipment layouts
- Complete and review electrical design calculations
- Prepare contract documentation, equipment specifications, schedules, installation specifications, procurement documents, requisitions, scopes of work, bills of materials, and process narratives
- Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines, vendors, clients, authorities, and internal designers/drafters
- Lead electrical project teams and monitor schedules, quality, and budgets
- Perform technical reviews, quality control, and professional sealing of technical documents
- Support tendering and construction through RFIs, site support, shop drawing reviews, electrical report evaluations, inspections, testing plans, change orders, and project meetings
- Lead client meetings and present design options and system functionality
- Mentor junior staff
- Ensure compliance with Canadian electrical codes, standards, and regulations
- Maintain client relationships and identify follow-on business opportunities
- Collaborate across regions, disciplines, and global design centers using a One GHD approach
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario
- 10+ years of experience designing and implementing electrical systems, including high- and medium-voltage substations, motors and drives, power distribution, power generation, and grid optimization
- Working knowledge of field instrumentation and automated equipment integration
- Licensure in other provinces or jurisdictions considered an asset
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation considered an asset
- Working knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Canadian Electrical Code, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), CSA codes and standards, and other relevant standards and regulations
- Understanding of HV, MV, and LV power distribution design concepts, equipment and personnel safety strategies, and electrical system protection theories and applications
- Familiarity with design standards from large Ontario utilities considered an asset
- Experience leading medium-to-large electrical design teams considered an asset
- Experience in project delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering/architecture consulting firm considered an asset
- Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality assurance/quality control systems
- Ability to engage and influence clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams
- Comfortable in a hybrid design role with client-facing interaction
- G class driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites occasionally
Benefits
- Hybrid workplace model with office collaboration and flexibility
- Opportunity for a rewarding and purposeful career
- Unlimited space to grow
- Professional development through mentoring and varied project work
- Opportunity to work with global design centers and multidisciplinary teams
- Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
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