Senior Designer - Electrical

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald has an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Designer / BIM Specialist to work on Built Environment (Buildings and Facilities) related projects in Canada and assist in planning, design and construction of commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, transportation, and general infrastructure projects.  
 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
 

• Work within an electrical engineering team or in a BIM team in a multi-disciplinary, time sensitive environment with changing priorities.

• Take personal responsibility to assure that your work is completed on time, on budget, and within the quality standards of the firm. 

• Collaborate with and support Project Managers and Project Engineers to meet all technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects.

• Work with other disciplines and offices within Mott MacDonald.

• Working in accordance with company policies and developing personal goals and objectives. 

• Assist Project Managers with project documentation and project management tasks to support analyses of activities, costs, and operations.

• Seek opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your stature within the BIM and electrical profession.

• Lead junior BIM technicians, specifically in the electrical BIM design.

You will have experience in the built environment (buildings and facilities) market segment and possess the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in BIM with a focus on electrical design.

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Canadian Community College or equivalent.

• BIM Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Canadian Institute or equivalent.

• Experience in design of electrical services and systems such as: building services; power distribution; lighting; energy efficiency; coordination with mechanical systems; grounding and bonding; lightning protection; electrical substations and switchgear; low voltage switchgear; emergency power systems; fire alarm systems, voice and data networks, uninterruptible power supplies; mechanical equipment and control panels; cabling and raceways; for industrial, commercial and institutional low-rise and high-rise structures.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

• Awareness of both new build and renovation/redevelopment/repurposing.

• Experience in working with Canadian Electrical Code and Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

• Experience in working with U.S. codes and standards would be as asset.  

• Experience in electrical design services for one or more specialty sectors (e.g. aviation, transit stations, hospitals) would be an asset.

• Ability to work with minimal direct oversight and to deliver projects on-time and budget to the satisfaction of your line manager and supervisor. 

• Assuring the quality of your deliverables. 

• Ability to effectively communicate to internal stakeholders in a professional manner, both written and oral. 

• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude to working with colleagues and clients. 

• Adaptable to working within different client environments/cultures. 

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Experience in drafting mechanical systems is a plus.

• Seek opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your stature within the BIM and electrical profession

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.