Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

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At Jacobs, we do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. 

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to join our Canadian Electrical and I&C team in Calgary . By joining us you will help provide technical support, with some opportunities to lead, in the design development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems or products for building electrical systems, such as electrical power distribution up to 25kV and low voltage for controls, emergency and standby generation systems, lighting and lighting controls, telecommunications and security infrastructure, life safety systems, and fire alarm and detection systems. Building types will include water /wastewater treatment, transportation, industrial, commercial, institutional, educational, etc.  

You will continue to gain an understanding of all phases of construction document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, as you help to prepare technical specifications and documents for bidding and construction and while supporting and mentoring under Electrical discipline leads or Quality Control reviewers on various projects. 

During your time with us, you will complete quality audits as well as perform design and delivery coordination with project discipline leads and project managers for interference checking and quality control and develop project/client specific CADD standards, CADD checklist, and drawing production quality control/assurance procedures. 

Here's what you'll need

•    Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering 

•    Professional Engineer license required 

•    At least 4 years of related working experience in a design/consulting environment in Electrical engineering preferred

•    At least 4 years of design experience building electrical systems in Canada

•    At least 2 years of design experience in infrastructure (water/wastewater) electrical systems in Canada required

•    Solid knowledge and application of the building electrical requirements per building codes, energy codes, and other related standards such as NFPA standards and IEEE & CSA standards 

•    Experience in building electrical systems design for commercial, water/wastewater treatment, transportation, office, retail, hospitality, educational, institutional, industrial, and other similar building types preferred 

•    Strong communication skills both verbal and written 

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

•    Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas 

•    Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base 

•    Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams 

•    Passionate about buildings and construction 

Ideally, you’ll also have:

•    knowledge of Electrical design software (AGI32i, SKM, or Etap) 

•    Knowledge of Revit

•    LEED Accredited Professional or LEED Green Associated. ISI Envision 

•    Design of electrical system in water and wastewater treatment plants 

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Calgary	Alberta	Canada