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Intermediate Electrical Engineer

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Calgary, AB, CAN
Senior level
Hybrid
Calgary, AB, CAN
Senior level
Designs electrical systems for mixed-use, healthcare, institutional, and commercial buildings, including lighting, power, fire alarm, communications, security, and data systems. Prepares reports, specifications, contract documents, and BIM/Revit models; supports contract administration, construction meetings, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control. Applies Canadian electrical and building codes and contributes throughout project delivery. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and mentors junior staff.
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Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.
 
We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Our electrical engineering team is a group of fearless innovators. They have a seat at the design table, working alongside our other disciplines to solve some of the hardest and most technical challenges in the industry. They embrace the opportunity to create meaningful solutions from smart buildings to lighting safety, power system design, to telecommunications and security, while continually working at the forefront of sustainable solutions.  

We’re seeking an energetic Electrical Engineering Professional to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Calgary studio, working on a variety of mixed-use living, healthcare, institutional and commercial building designs.  

How you'll make a difference:

    • Work collaboratively alongside electrical engineers and technologists in designing lighting, power, security, fire alarm, communications and data communications systems for various types of buildings. 

    • Collaborate side-by-side with in-house architects, interior designers, structural and mechanical engineers to create integrated and highly sustainable design solutions for a wide variety of building types. 

    • Prepare reports, design specifications, and contract documents for electrical systems. 

    • Active involvement in BIM/Revit model development, respond to design activity schedules and milestones and resource personnel to accomplish these tasks. 

    • Provide Contract Administration support for electrical engineering projects. 

    • Ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained by working with integrated team members. 

    • Reference Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), National Building Code Alberta (NBCAB), municipal bylaws, and energy standards in the service of solving design problems in a way that is compliant. 

    • Be involved in all phases of projects, from concept design, construction to completion. 

    • Attend construction meetings with contractors and owners (may or may not be responsible for chairing meetings). 

    • Contribute to DIALOG's collaborative learning culture by sharing knowledge, learning together, and mentoring and developing junior team members. 

Who you are:

    • University Degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology is required, registered P.Eng or equivalent is required. 

    • BIM expertise and proficiency in using Revit software are prerequisites for this position. 

    • Familiar with tools such as ETAP, ElumTools, and AGi32 

    • Combined 6-12 years of experience in mixed-use living, healthcare, institutional and commercial consulting. 

    • Experience in AEC or Consulting Engineering, drafting and design work power system design, fire alarm system and life safety, lighting, lighting, and lighting control systems. 

    • Knowledgeable in National and Provincial building and electrical codes and CSA/ULC/TIA standards for large buildings and various building typologies 

    • Strong understanding and experience with schematic design, design development, detailed design, contract documents, National Master Specification (NMS) and Contract Administration for various project types. 

    • Collaborative and team oriented. 

    • Ability to manage various project types. 

    • Knowledge of power system studies or prior experience in healthcare projects will be considered a strong asset, although it is not a mandatory requirement.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.
 
Perks & Benefits
Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.
 
Professional Development
DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities. 
 
Equal Opportunity
DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.

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