Electrical Engineering - Project Engineer

The Opportunity:

MCW is currently looking for a self-motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Winnipeg office. This position plays a key role in developing design documentation and project management of electrical engineering projects of various sizes and complexity in education, institutional, recreational, multi-family residential commercial, health care spaces and industrial buildings to deliver energy-saving, safe, and cost-effective solutions to clients. The Electrical Engineer will require strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills. In addition to engineering design, you will be called upon to contribute to proposals, resource planning, quality assurance and technical review of many projects within the MCW Group of Companies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to apply their skills and knowledge and to develop their professional career.

Position: Electrical Engineer

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba (On-Site)

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include but not are limited to the following:

• Prepare the system concept report, complete load calculations, schematics and equipment selection.
• Electrical design of building systems, including lighting, power distribution, life safety, standby power, fire alarm, electronic safety and security and communications systems with minimal direction.
• Create construction documentation for healthcare, hospitality, commercial and institutional projects, in collaboration with production staff and junior designers.
• Managing all aspects of electrical projects for our clients.
• Coordinating with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness.
• Oversight of quality assurance and timely delivery of finished products to clients.
• Reviewing architectural, interior designs and structural drawings.
• Working with contractors and responding to technical inquiries.
• Providing technical and administrative support through all phases of the project.
• Helping to establish, maintain and promote client relationships.

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• 5+ years of engineering and/or design co-ordination experience in the consulting industry.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes and National Codes of Canada.
• Proficiency in developing construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD. Use and understanding of the software is required.
• Familiar with bid and tendering process.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
• Experience working with customers and client base.
• Experience working independent and in team based environment.
• Experience in project management and leadership of small teams

• Able to visualize and maneuver in a virtually constructed environment.
• Highly effectively communication skills both verbally and in writing in order to relay complex ideas to other technical professionals and non-technical people.
• Effective time management skills

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments key managers, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate and work well with clients, upper management, team members and other departments.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail oriented.
• Team and customer service focused.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible.

• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes and National Codes of Canada considered assets.

Benefits of working at MCW:

• The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects.
• Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training.
• Collaboration with team members across Canada
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Professional development fees covered.