Electrical Design Coordinator

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting  projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of  professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. 

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. 

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As an Design Coordinator, Electrical & ICAT you will:

• Work closely with EllisDon MEiT Electrical Design and Pre-construction team across EllisDon business sectors and various business areas on pursuits and active projects.

• Assist in pre-construction services for various sectors where systems are more complex (health care, mission critical, justice and educational).

• Assist in reviewing electrical design and technology/systems design in order to provide a complete and competitive bid for design build pursuits.

• Under the supervision of the Design Manager, work with consultants, estimating team and trade contractors to find cost effective solutions which meet client project requirements.

• Prepare scope delineation matrices and other process tools to mitigate scope gaps and scope overlap in coordination with consultants, estimating team and trade contractors.

• Participate in collaboration with architects, mechanical consultants, and other project stakeholders to integrate electrical systems effectively within the design.

• Participate in meetings and assist in tracking project goals, timelines, and requirements to internal and external teams.

• Liaise with utility providers (power and communications) for site services.

• Participate in preparing drawings and load calculations for temporary power services (for construction) and life cycle replacements in collaboration with construction and facility management teams

Is this the right role for you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge and/or exposure to engineering design with building electrical distribution, fire alarm, lighting, security, and communications systems (ICAT). (Coop or summer work experience in construction or design can count towards the minimum experience requirement)
• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow in the field of electrical design and design management.
• Good understanding of the applicability of the governing Codes and Standards for buildings.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills required, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, collaborate across departments and work on multiple projects.
• Strong working knowledge of common computer applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AUTOCAD, REVIT (Revit preferred), and other relevant industry tools is a plus.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning,  opportunity for growth, and  a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.          

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it! 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. 

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. 

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