Electrical Engineering - Designer

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
• Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
• Collaboration with team members across Canada
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Professional development fees covered 

The Opportunity:

MCW is currently looking for a self-motivated Senior Electrical Designer to join our Winnipeg office. This position plays a key role in 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 Senior Electrical Designer will play a key role in the delivery of successful projects and 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:  Senior Electrical Designer

Location:  Winnipeg, Manitoba

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

• Electrical design of building systems, including lighting, power distribution, life safety, standby power, fire alarm, electronic safety and security and communications systems.
• Create and design construction documentation for healthcare, hospitality, commercial and institutional projects, in collaboration with production staff and junior designers.
• 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:

• College Diploma in Engineering Technology or equivalent certification with specialization in electrical systems is an asset.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in designing building electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes and National Codes of Canada.
• Proficiency in developing construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• 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

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.