Electrical Engineer (Intermediate)

Denea Group Inc. is an engineering company serving the food manufacturing sector, providing project engineering and management services. The Intermediate Electrical Engineer will support project initiatives, assist in design processes, and collaborate with various teams to meet client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Engineers with major project initiatives, including identifying equipment capabilities, utility requirements, and infrastructure needs
• Assist with the design of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Prepare and update electrical system designs using AutoCAD
• Assist with the design of lighting, power, fire alarm, security, single-line diagrams, and network diagrams
• Create motor and instrument lists, conduit and cable tray layouts, and related design documentation
• Prepare design calculations, including voltage drop, lighting levels, cable tray fill, and heat tracing
• Coordinate drawing packages for issue and prepare electronic issue folders
• Execute work in accordance with accepted engineering guidelines, industry standards, government regulations, and applicable codes, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, CSA, and other relevant standards
• Generate, review, and take responsibility for contract documents and specifications, particularly as they relate to process electrical requirements
• Prepare bid documents for electrical and controls panel design and installation
• Prepare technical evaluations of equipment supplier proposals and procurement packages
• Write work plans, technical reports, and project documentation in a clear, concise, and technically accurate manner
• Work closely with architectural and mechanical disciplines to optimize piping, conduit, cable tray, and cable routing
• Liaise with client process engineers on design issues and incorporate client requirements in a cost-effective and low-risk manner
• Participate in design reviews and manage the resolution of action items
• Work effectively with Project Engineers, designers, discipline leads, managers, contractors, vendors, and third-party engineering partners
• Direct internal resources and third-party engineering partners as required to support project deliverables
• Conduct acceptance testing and support equipment commissioning
• Manage contractors and equipment vendors to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, applicable codes, and client requirements
• Support site start-up teams by troubleshooting and resolving issues with vendor equipment technicians during installation and start-up
• Assist with the development of engineering check-out, equipment acceptance testing, start-up, and validation documents
• Self-manage workload and priorities to achieve project deliverables
• Demonstrate strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing project environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 4–7 years of experience with electrical systems, including process equipment and power distribution
• Experience designing lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations and coordination of fixture placement with trades
• Familiarity with ISO symbols and device tag names for instruments and devices, including temperature, pressure, level and flow elements, switches, transmitters, motors, fuses, breakers, transformers, and solenoid valves
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple departments, disciplines, and senior-level stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality communications, reports, proposals, and technical documentation
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to partner with and lead people with different working styles and personalities
• Adaptive, confident, persuasive, proactive, accountable, and enthusiastic
• Valid passport required, as travel may be required to support clients across North America
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD
• Professional Engineer designation, or equivalent
• Knowledge of CFIA, FDA, and clean design requirements for food equipment