Electrical Engineering Technician

H.S.P. Consultants Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to join our growing engineering team. The successful candidate will provide design and technical support on a variety of commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional building projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician or technologist who is interested in designing electrical systems and wants to grow within a consulting engineering environment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist with:

• Preparing electrical design drawings for building projects
• Electrical service layouts and coordination
• Power distribution layouts
• Lighting and emergency lighting layouts
• Fire alarm layouts
• Exit signage layouts
• Communications and low-voltage system layouts
• Reviewing architectural, mechanical, and structural drawings for coordination
• Preparing site review notes and deficiency lists
• Assisting with construction site inspections
• Preparing reports, design notes, and project documentation
• Coordinating with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and suppliers
• Reviewing shop drawings and product data
• Applying requirements of applicable codes and standards, including the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, and fire alarm design requirements
• Supporting project managers and engineers through design, tender, and construction phases

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technician program, or similar
• Experience in building electrical design is preferred
• Knowledge of commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional building systems
• General understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code
• Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code is an asset
• Fire alarm design experience is an asset
• AutoCAD experience is required
• Revit experience is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and develop within a consulting engineering environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with lighting layouts and lighting calculations
• Experience with electrical service and distribution layouts
• Familiarity with emergency lighting and exit signage requirements
• Familiarity with fire alarm systems
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings
• Construction site experience is an asset
  

HSP offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects while learning directly from experienced engineers and designers. We are committed to developing local engineering and technical talent and providing opportunities for long-term growth.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their role and responsibilities as they gain experience in electrical building design, project coordination, construction review, and client communication.