Intermediate Electrical Designer Jobs in Waterloo, ON

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A driven, passionate Senior Conveyance Engineer who is looking to be challenged in their career development. The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of the design of water supply, storm, sanitary sewer conveyance, storage systems, and civil design. The Senior Conveyance Engineer will cooperate and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regional team leads across Ontario, Canada, North America, and GHD's global network. This role can be based in any of our GTA offices - Toronto, Mississauga, Markham or Whitby as well as the Waterloo office. 

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Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Working closely with Business Group Leaders, Project Managers, and Project Directors with a focus on civil design for conveyance and civil infrastructure
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of the civil design with a team of engineers and/or designers. Providing project design leadership, including mentorship and guidance to Intermediate and Junior staff.
• Large and small team collaboration. Communication with other disciplines (transit, bridges, electrical, geotechnical, etc.) sub-consultants, municipalities, utility companies, other stakeholders, and clients.
• Communicating with other discipline leads, designers, and project team members regularly to ensure delivery of technical scope and effective and timely flow of project information to meet scheduled deadlines. Ensuring that project design solutions are delivered to the highest standards and meet program and budgetary constraints
• Participating in client meetings and addressing critical issues when required
• Ensuring the client's requirements, including specifications and standards, are integrated into the project
• Adhering to GHD BIM and Quality standards and procedures and implementing compliance at the project level
• Contribute to the analysis of information, the preparation of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline.
• Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps required to design and continuously improve processes to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
• Develop own capabilities by maintaining an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices.
• Manage relationships with small to large key clients and customers.
• The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria along with the application of sound professional judgment. The ideal candidate will have a track record of design delivery for multi-discipline projects, specifically complex civil projects.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's (B.Sc.) degree in civil engineering from a recognized college or university
• A Professional Engineer (P. Eng) license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of extensive technical design experience
• Demonstrable experience in civil design delivery for larger, multi-discipline projects
• Experience working in various procurement environments such as Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects 
• Detailed understanding of local Agency (or equivalent) Codes and Standards is required
• Superior attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Performs complex design tasks on projects with understanding of multidisciplinary environment by collaborating with team members from other disciplines for necessary inputs
• Good understanding of the level of effort required to complete the work to assist with project resourcing/timelines
• Ability to work in multiple parallel projects and within a team environment.
• Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines

The salary range for this position is $83,400 - $129,400.  The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.  

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.