Electrical Engineering - Senior Design Technologist

Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data.  By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal.

We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients' environmental footprint and create sustainable communities.

Benefits of working at MCW:

•  The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
• Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
• Collaboration with team members across Canada
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Professional development fees covered 

The Opportunity:

We are currently looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Technologist to join our Calgary office. The successful candidate will be a self-starter requiring minimal assistance and can work well both individually and as a team. Having exceptional organizational skills, and be responsible in the success of time management and meeting deadlines. Have high standards and attention to detail. The candidate enjoys challenges. This position will require you to liaison with various clients and therefore communication is of the utmost importance.

What you will get up to:

Working closely with the Project Lead and the design team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Developing sustainable electrical designs
• Develop single line diagrams and prepare designs, calculations, plans, specifications, contract documents
• Assist in developing reports and specifications
• Design single line diagrams and prepare designs, calculations, plans and contract documents
• Willing to assist in a variety of project support activities including project management, strategic planning, client support, and business analysis supporting the business development and project management departments
• Scheduling and Time Management
• Participate in the Internal/external design meetings
• Interface with other design disciplines, coordinate with related stakeholders, and assist team leads and managers
• Assist in arc flash, fault, and coordination studies
• Design coordination
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
• Quality control
• Perform Construction Administration
• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Electrical Engineering Degree or Certified Electrical Technologist Diploma
• 10+ years experience in Electrical Engineering Consulting
• Knowledge and experience with ETAP (Power Studies) is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge and experience with BIM/Revit.
• AGI32, Visual experience would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational, computer, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Registered or ability to become registered with ASET or APEGA
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, management, and stakeholders

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards
• Strong knowledge of building envelope, mechanical, HVAC and electrical building systems, energy markets, alternative energy technology, energy project implementation, and the building construction process.
• Power distribution design
• Power Studies
• High and low voltage design
• Motor control design
• Emergency backup power generation
• Uninterruptable power system design
• Lighting design and lighting control
• Lighting calculations utilizing AGI32 or Visual
• Communication and infrastructure design
• Fire alarm design
• Sustainable Design – LEED/WELL/Net Zero
• Knowledge in Security and A/V systems is an asset
• Building and Infrastructure evaluation

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.

MCW Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

MCW Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.