Electrical Engineer

at  Arup

Joining Arup
At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We solve the world’s most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organization which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer in our Toronto office to enhance our electrical team in Canada. You would work on complex, innovative and sustainable institutional, commercial and transportation projects from across Canada. In Arup we have worked hard to set ourselves up in a way to empower collaboration across boundaries. Our Canadian practice works across a wide variety of projects in multiple sectors including Education, Rail and Infrastructure, Mission Critical facilities and Aviation. In addition, our Canadian engineers have worked on global projects like the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Mexico City Airport and Riyadh Metro. If you see yourself ready for the next step in your career, accelerating your technical growth and multidisciplinary acumen, join us!
The opportunity
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

• Undertake electrical systems design, including power distribution system, lighting, fire alarm, grounding and bonding, lightning protection.
• Conduct electrical system calculations such as demand load calculations, short circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations and photometric calculations
• Select electrical equipment, coordinate with equipment vendors for the selection and specification of electrical equipment.
• Prepare contract documents detailing the electrical system designs, write technical design briefs
• Aid in the preparation of technical specifications
• Coordinate work with architects, contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines, delivering a holistic and outcome driven results on projects.
• Train new graduate engineers on a variety of projects, both for Buildings and Linear Infrastructure.

IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in the built environment
• Knowledge of building services and electrical engineering fundamentals
• Working towards Professional Engineer License.
• Experience with BIM and Revit MEP is a plus.
• Familiarity with applicable Canadian codes and standards.
• Passion for sustainability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
• The ability to prioritize effectively, manage deadlines and apply organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment
• Good writing skills for internal and external purposes to communicate electrical systems design concepts and strategies
• Confidence in presenting technical material for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

• Undertake electrical systems design, including power distribution system, lighting, fire alarm, grounding and bonding, lightning protection.
• Conduct electrical system calculations such as demand load calculations, short circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations and photometric calculations
• Select electrical equipment, coordinate with equipment vendors for the selection and specification of electrical equipment.
• Prepare contract documents detailing the electrical system designs, write technical design briefs
• Aid in the preparation of technical specifications
• Coordinate work with architects, contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines, delivering a holistic and outcome driven results on projects.
• Train new graduate engineers on a variety of projects, both for Buildings and Linear Infrastructure