Electrical Construction Design Engineer (Kitchener)

Electrical Construction Design Engineer (Kitchener)

24 Oct
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WalterFedy
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Kitchener

24 Oct

WalterFedy

Kitchener

Role At a Glance This role is to support a complex industrial project located in St. Thomas during construction which is being delivered through a Design-Build contract. The role will require 4 days a week in the multi-discipline office located at the construction site for a minimum of 18 consecutive months. From this location the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for completing the field reviews on the project and become the primary contact for all electrical inquiries from the GC (our client), the Trade Partner and Owner. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for planning and conducting assignments with a high level of specialization and autonomy. The intent is to have this individual service our industrial and institutional projects in the London area from Sarnia in the North to Windsor in the South. This project provides an opportunity to significantly grow our market presence in the London area of South-West Ontario and to build a team to support the execution of these projects which results from growth in this geographic market.
Plan and conduct complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision, applying extensive knowledge of electrical engineering and its impact on other disciplines, as well as National and Provincial Building Codes, ASHRAE, OESC, ULC, FM Global and other relevant codes and standards.
Modify established guidelines and devise current approaches to meet project requirements. Apply existing criteria in innovative ways and draw conclusions from comparative situations.
Solve unique design and engineering issues through innovative approaches or criteria application.
Coordinate complex tasks, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively.
Demonstrate the ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate the work of engineers and designers.
Manage mid-sized to large projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and performance objectives for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and control systems in various projects.
Prepare field review reports, recommend design changes,



estimate costs, and recommend payments for completed work.
Process Engineers
Contractors
Communicate with clients to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions.
Mentor and support the technical and professional development of junior staff assigned to projects. Assist with projects as assigned by supervisors to support the overall success of the team and company objectives. Demonstrate a commitment to company values of quality, client focus, teamwork, sustainability, and community, integrating these principles into daily work practices and interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Participate in team planning, resourcing strategies, and hiring decisions for those in their team.
Foster a collaborative team culture focused on quality, accountability, and professional development.
Work regularly from the office alongside the project team to support collaboration, mentoring, and deliver excellent client experience (with flexibility for hybrid work).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in an engineering role within the construction industry, preferably as a consulting engineer.
Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design standards, and best practices.
Proven ability to solve complex engineering problems using innovative approaches.
Project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage projects with a contract value in the range of $3,000,000 and $40,000,000.
As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design - we are here to enhance the world around us. To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.
WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.

📌 Electrical Construction Design Engineer (Kitchener)
🏢 WalterFedy
📍 Kitchener

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