Electrical CAD Designer

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is currently seeking an Electrical CAD Designer / Technologist with 1 - 5 years of experience to join our team of dedicated professionals in our Pickering office location.

This opportunity will offer the successful candidate the chance to be an integral part of the design team working on a variety of multi-disciplined engineering projects. While this would be primarily a technologist role involving CAD and lighting design, there would be an opportunity for the candidate to expand their skills by assisting in design and management of projects.

The Role

The position involves providing assistance to Professional Engineers and other technical staff on a variety of engineering projects and working on design tasks using Revit MEP and AutoCAD as well as other general office assignments. 

More specifically, the position will involve carrying out the following tasks:

• Develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data in the areas of electrical power distribution, building, roadway, and parking lot lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, communications infrastructure security, and automated controls associated with institutional and industrial buildings;
• Interior and exterior lighting design for buildings, roadways, paths and parking areas;
• Assisting with the preparation of electrical single line diagrams;
• Field/site visits; and
• Other duties as required.

Professional Knowledge & Qualifications

The following qualifications, experience, and skills are required:

• Accredited diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a diploma in Engineering Design & Drafting Technology;
• 1 - 5 years of relevant experience in electrical design drafting;
• Knowledge of AutoCAD technology principles and applications; Revit MEP would be considered an asset;
• Knowledge and proficiency in reading and preparing electrical deliverables (single line diagrams, electrical layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams, panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.) for new and upgraded installations;
• A good working knowledge of the current Electrical Safety Codes (CEC and OESC) and National and Ontario Building Codes;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team atmosphere;
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task and work on a number of projects concurrently
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and vehicle.

The following experience and skills are considered assets:

• Experience with Visual/AGI 32/Autolux Lighting packages will set you apart from your peers.

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 supportive group 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
• Potential for performance-driven profit sharing
• 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.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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