Job Detail

Dennis Group Canada and IFAB Engineering Partners Ltd. are seeking serious applicants to fill the role of Electrical Engineer. Work is performed in collaboration with a full complement of designers and engineers from a variety of disciplines. The role is to be an integral part of the project team with the design of electrical systems for various building facilities in compliance with all relevant codes and standards.

Responsibilities include designing electrical layouts and schematics for a variety of facilities, lighting (indoor and outdoor), standby power generation, controls, life safety systems, voice/data telecommunications and security/CCTV systems. The ideal candidate for this position has a P.Eng. designation with experience in electrical design of industrial buildings. Previous experience in the food and beverage industry would be considered an asset.

We seek people who are proud of their work, and who go the distance to ensure both accuracy and on time delivery. In return, we offer an opportunity to work with a first-class group of professionals, in a vibrant modern office with a culture of openness, transparency, and work/life balance.

Together, Dennis Group and IFAB Engineering Partners Ltd. are the premier food and beverage engineering and construction management company in Canada. We are a local company with a global footprint that plans, designs, engineers, and builds food plants for major brands. Under the moniker “Better Together”, Dennis Group and IFAB formed a strategic partnership in 2020 based on our shared values and unique focus on exclusively serving clients in the food and beverage production industry.

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, group retirement, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and group retirement match opportunities. We have a strong focus on work-life balance, and offer a flexible work environment through our Connected Workplace program.

Key Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Design electrical systems for building power, including normal, emergency and standby power distribution systems, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm systems, telecommunication and security systems, with designs to meet or exceed local building and electrical code requirements;
• Develop electrical designs, drawings, and schedules including preliminary, schematic, general arrangement, detailed design, tender and construction drawings for a wide range of clients;
• Act as Engineer of Record for building permits;
• Design lighting schematics to ensure proper calculations are taken into account;
• Provide value-added designs to “right size” the investment for clients, and assist with trade off assessments for maximum value in both short and long term;
• Visit project sites to conduct assessments of existing electrical systems, and to inspect new installations;
• Participate in design team meetings to achieve an optimal coordinated design;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to both direct reports and to other members of the project team; and
• Maintain familiarity with current techniques, industry standards, etc.
• Degree in electrical engineering from a recognized college, or university;
• Designated as a professional engineer, or in pursuit of such designation;
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience as an electrical engineer;
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD and/or REVIT;

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated working understanding of the Ontario Building Code and ideally also experience with the National Building Code;
• Demonstrated working understanding of codes and regulations associated with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and Canadian Electrical Code;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong technical, organizational, coordination, and communication skills, as demonstrated through previous project work;
• Demonstrated ability and interest to work as part of a team;
• Desire to develop skills and expand career;
• Proven experience with office software such as the MS Office Suite;
• Experience in the food sector is considered an asset but is not a requirement.

Travel and Working Conditions

• Work is completed in a climate controlled comfortable modern office environment; with flexibility to work from individual homes as we strive to create a solid work-life balance through our Connected Workplace program
• Travel will be necessary to visit client site’s; travel is expected to be required 15-20% of the time, including occasionally overnight.

JOB CODE: 1000493