Electrical Engineer in Training - Hamilton, Canada - InsideHigherEd

Description

Date Posted: 04/29/2024
Req ID: 37138
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Utilities -05
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T's Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada's largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12 million square feet plus the operation and management of an extensive district energy system supporting more than 150 buildings. Not only are we One of Canada's Best Employers, we are one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Electrical Systems, the Electrical Engineer-In-Training (EIT) supports electrical infrastructure projects by: tracking project data and ensuring the work is progressing according to schedule and in keeping with the university internal processes; reviewing questions/ comments from the project teams and drafting a response for review and approval; preparing reports on a periodic basis to track project status with respect to scope and schedule, and identifying and reporting any potential delays that may be incurred due to unforeseen field conditions.

Under close supervision and direction of the Electrical Systems Engineer, the EIT assists in the preparation of bid documents in the tendering process by putting together scopes of work, issuing addenda, taking bidders on site visits, and reviewing and analyzingbid submissions. In addition, the EIT issues electrical shutdown notices; carries out surveys on building electrical systems, update electrical drawings for final review and signoff, and maintain records of maintenance and commissioning activities; and provides access to and escorts non-utility staff and contractors to electrical substations and electrical rooms once approved by the Electrical Systems Engineer.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing preliminary drawings for planning analysis and project planning
• Reviewing drawings, contract documents and site conditions to capture updates and changes to existing site/building conditions in AutoCAD
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Creating and editing project documents
• Providing detailed project information to relevant stakeholders
• Writing letters of intent to successful bidders
• Paying close attention to occupational safety precautions

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent. Registered as an Engineer-in-Training with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) and tracking towards licensure or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of working experience (including coop/internship) in electrical engineering assisting with the managementof electrical projects.
• Superior computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, database applications (e.g. Access) in order to generate reports andanalysis.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and able to prepare and edit electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of project management theory.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy when compiling/reporting data and carrying outanalyses.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and respond to frequently changing priorities
• Knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, Workplace Electrical Safety Standard (CSA-Z462), Health & Safety regulations and legislation, including OHSA, WHMIS.
• Physical ability to perform on-site surveys across the downtown St. George campus, including climbing a ladder.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in electrical distribution systems

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 05/07/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $65,407 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $83,646. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Engineering / Technical
Recruiter: Khristen Sivaramalingam

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact