Position based in Maritimes available for a suitable Electrical (Distribution) Engineering candidate to join an innovative multidisciplinary professional consulting firm, dedicated to delivering excellent service in the fields of Architecture, Engineering and Information Technologies.
General Requirements:
A commitment to service excellence. 3 to 7 years progressive experience
as a practising Design Engineer in a professional service firm setting.
Experience in participating in or leading design teams, and in cost estimating,
scheduling, preparing and delivering presentations. Working understanding
of current design practices and standards for constructability, functionality,
serviceability, environmental considerations, initial cost and long term
operating costs. Expertise in the design and preparation of working drawings
and specifications for the candidates respective disciplines and on-site
experience during construction. Must be available for regional and international
travel.
Specific Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills are mandatory.
Knowledge and extensive experience in the day to day use of computer aided
engineering design applications in a Windows based environment (AutoCAD
2000), current microcomputer information processing technologies including
the Internet is mandatory. Must have a strong desire and ability to work
with minimal direction in a leadership and support role as part of an
interdisciplinary team developing and applying leading edge technologies.
Ability to deal with sophisticated clients in diverse markets. An understanding
of contract law fundamentals, project management and contract administration
practices, office and business management techniques is highly desired.
Electrical Engineers Specific
Requirements:
Expertise in the design of electrical sub-stations, power, and distribution
in an industrial setting is mandatory. Work in communication, lighting,
life safety and security systems, for institutional, industrial, and commercial
facilities, will be considered an asset. Working knowledge of programmable
controllers and distributed control systems for efficient production facilities.
Experience with the selection of components that ensure optimum capabilities
in processing information and system diagnostics and in the start-up of
field instrumentation and control systems. Familiarity with electrical
rate analysis will also be of benefit. Hands-on knowledge and use of leading
electrical engineering applications software.
Education:
Must hold a B.Sc. Eng., or B.Eng., preferably with an advanced engineering
or related degree. Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in a
Canadian province or be eligible for immediate registration. Multilingual
fluency is desirable.
A rewarding work environment, that fosters personal and career development, and competitive compensation await appropriate candidates.
Coles Associates Ltd. is committed to developing the resources of businesses and institutions to create value and meet intensified business competition by providing solutions based on advanced technologies. We provide our services to a diverse clientele in Canada, U.S.A. and South America.
Applications ca be forwarded
to:
Coles Associates Ltd.
Human Resources Department,
PO Box 695,
Charlottetown, PE,
C1A 7L3
or by email to dcoles@colesassociates.com
