Jr Design Engineer

at  Western Pacific Enterprises

About the Role:
Jr. Design Engineers support construction teams with installation planning, drawing reviews, drafting, and coordination of electrical systems for multiple complex infrastructure projects under the direction of a Design Manager. Jr. Design Engineers participate actively and maintain ongoing relations with project coordinators, clients, drafters, engineers and the design manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in Electrical Engineering
• BSC in Engineering
• An Engineer in Training (EIT) with the EGBC
• 1+ year of experience drafting for a construction firm or consulting firm

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proficient with Blue beam Revu & Revit
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Proficient with using CSA, CEC, ESA, and BCBC Standards
• Self-motivated and organized
• Ability to anticipate and adjust for challenges
• Good analytical thinking skills
• Committed to quality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced knowledge of relevant legal policies and procedure and regulatory bodies
• Highly motivated and dedicated to work both independently as well as with direction from others
  What We Offer:

• Prepare value engineering proposals - when value engineering opportunities arise, will need to research the topic and prepare a proposal for stakeholder review
• RFI’s - assist in writing, submitting, tracking, and distributing responses
• Ensure compliance with CSA, CEC, ESA, BCBC and all other applicable electrical standards during design processes
• Meetings - activity participate or lead regularly-scheduled meetings with clients, other contractors, and consultants. Keep detailed notes when participating in meetings so ensure that project team members have the same understanding
• Compliance reviews - review drawings from outside consultants to check to code and SoR compliance on design assist and EPC projects
• Shop drawing reviews - review vender drawing packages to correct errors and to suggest optimizations, examples: distribution equipment, fire alarm, light fixtures
• Time management - will work on more than one project at a time, potentially with conflicting priorities; need to communicate and plan to ensure that expectations are met
• Administrative tasks - complete various weekly tasks to support the engineering & design process and functionality of design processes, including tracking completion and task lists
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
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