Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data. By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal.
We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients' environmental footprint and create sustainable communities.
Benefits of working at MCW:
- The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
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Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
- Collaboration with team members across Canada
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- Professional development fees covered
Our Company is currently seeking a self-motivated, hardworking Electrical Design Technologist to join our Thunder Bay office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to grow and develop their professional career.
Description: An Electrical Design Technologist will be involved in the design and documentation of construction projects throughout the various sectors of work in which MCW operates including education, institutional, recreational, multi-family residential, commercial, industrial and health care spaces. Using AutoCAD and Revit software to create detailed and comprehensive drawing and 3D modelling packages, a design technologist plays a key role in the execution of all projects completed by MCW.
Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Using AutoCAD and Revit software to create and design construction documentation and 3D models for healthcare, hospitality, commercial and institutional projects.
- Schedule and coordinate production activities
- Estimate design level of effort, meet milestone schedule deliverables
- Review other discipline drawings (structural, architectural, landscape, civil-external) for coordination and constructability with electrical design work.
- Complete the required mechanical and electrical coordination
- Travelling throughout various regions of Northwestern Ontario including over night stays. Travel method to include roadways, and air via small aircraft.
- Coordinate and reconcile project drawings
- Work with project team and Project Manager to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished product to clients.
Qualifications, Experience and Education:
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering or College Diploma in Engineering Technology with specialization in electrical systems.
- Engineering Design Drafting Post secondary Education or College Diploma in Engineering Technology with specialization in electrical multi-detail systems.
- Minimum 3+ years’ work experience in designing electrical systems using Revit and AutoCAD
- Proficiency in developing construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Familiar with the flow of information between clients, consultants and contractors.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
- Experience working with customers and client base
- Experience working independent and in a team based environment
- Experience in site investigations and construction review.
- An Individual in Canada on a work permit will be considered
Required Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
- Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to communicate and work well with other departments including collaborating in both small and large teams.
- Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented.
- Team and customer service-focused
- Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible.
Expected Competencies:
In order to be successful in this position, the incumbent will be expected to possess the following competencies:
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Achievement Orientation – Focusing efforts on achieving high-quality results to help others meet and exceed the organization’s standards
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Attention to Detail – Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner in order to recognize less obvious information
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Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to foster teamwork and achieve organizational goals
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Using Information Technology – Using software and information technology to demonstrate basic knowledge and ability
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Resilience – Remains energized and focused in the face of occasional ambiguity, change or strenuous work demands
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Planning and Organizing - Developing, implementing, evaluating and adjusting own plans and activities to reach goals while ensuring the optimal use of resources
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Initiative – Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently by identifying the immediate action needed and seizing the opportunities that arise
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Information Management – Demonstrates basic knowledge and ability and, with guidance uses appropriate procedures to collect, organize, retrieve, maintain and disseminate information in common situations
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MCW Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.
MCW Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.