Shape sustainable building projects through electrical design and construction administration with Smith + Andersen in Ottawa. Apply client-facing communication and technical guidance.

As an Electrical Project Designer / Project Engineer, you will contribute across design and construction, from system concepts and layouts to site reviews and technical responses. You will work with project partners, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver coordinated solutions. Mentoring junior staff and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences are important parts of the work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop compliant electrical concepts, layouts, and equipment selections
- Oversee junior staff calculations and technical work
- Participate in site reviews, submittals, RFIs,



and change documentation
- Lead meetings and document project decisions
- Mentor junior team members through technical guidance

Requirements:

- Advanced project lifecycle and internal coordination knowledge
- Strong technical judgment and problem-solving capability
- Transparent written, verbal, and client-facing communication
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Ability to communicate requirements to project partners

Combine electrical design, construction administration, mentorship, and client communication to support Smith + Andersen’s Ottawa project teams.

📌 Electrical Design Lead Construction Administration (Ottawa)
🏢 Smith + Andersen
📍 Ottawa