Job Detail

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer / Designer to work with our Electrical Group. This position will be based out of our Mississauga office.

The Electrical group at Burnside undertakes work for a variety of clients in the private, public, Aboriginal, international and golf sectors. Our group applications include designs for commercial and light industrial buildings (power, lighting, fire alarm, and communications), street & site lighting, subdivisions, transportation hubs, healthcare facilities, pumping stations and electric vehicle charging stations.

There is an opportunity for qualified candidates to become group leader and work towards growing the skills and the client base of the group.

Role Specifics

This position will involve carrying out the following tasks:

• Leading the preparation of detailed design material, electrical single line diagrams, power layouts, lighting layouts and electrical details
• Preparation of NMS technical specifications
• Design of generator/ATS/load bank/quick connect boxes
• Report and memo writing
• Building condition assessments
• Peer review of drawings/specifications/reports prepared by others
• Photometric studies
• Preparation of Cost estimates
• Meeting with client(s) to determine project requirements and scope of work
• Reviewing Shop Drawings and answer contractor’s questions
• Site visits to review project progress and as built information

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 8+ years of applicable engineering consulting experience.
• Project and client management skills and experience
• Experience in a range of site services related electrical design projects (street lighting, site lighting, subdivision lighting, power distribution). Familiarity with site and street lighting is considered an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of applicable design codes.
• Good knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and Ontario Building Code is essential.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Proficiency in the design and specification of medium to low-voltage power distribution systems, lighting & controls to SB-10 compliancy, fire alarm systems and security system rough-in.
• High degree of problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team atmosphere.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suites.

Outstanding candidates will have:

• Management skills and experience
• Experience designing Metrolinx projects.
• Project management experience.
• AGI32 and/or Visual experience.

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a family of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Performance-driven profit sharing
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• Wellbeing benefit
• Active social committees
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.