Electrical Technologist - Dry Utilities

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  We are now over 21,000 engineers, architects, scientists and planners across the world and experiencing substantial growth in North America. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Electrical Technologist - Dry Utilities is a mid-level engineering role based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects.

The role is responsible for preparing engineering drawings, technical specifications, design documentation, and project reports while ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes, municipal requirements, and provincial standards. Responsibilities include technical coordination, design reviews, field inspections, and stakeholder collaboration throughout project delivery.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the design and coordination of dry utility infrastructure for municipal, transportation, airport, commercial, or industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects, including underground dry utility systems.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform duct bank routing, conduit sizing, cable fill calculations, bend radius assessments, and spare conduit planning.
• Develop construction packages including plans, profiles, cross-sections, details, and installation specifications.
• Perform design reviews to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and project requirements are met.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support the integration of electrical infrastructure within broader project designs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineering and design personnel during project execution.
• Support project coordination activities, including participation in client meetings and technical discussions.
• Conduct field inspections and site reviews to verify installation quality and compliance with approved designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, electrical codes, and industry standards throughout project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation supporting design development, quality assurance, and project approvals.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of departmental standards, templates, and engineering procedures.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma from a technologist program.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing underground duct bank systems is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable municipal, provincial, and industry standards.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation, specifications, reports, and design deliverables.
• Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience working within infrastructure project environments and engineering project delivery processes.

Assets

• Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Experience using AutoCAD and other electrical design software.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient electrical design practices.
• Familiarity with airport security systems, control systems, and related technologies.
• Experience supporting quality assurance and engineering standards development.
• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience within engineering teams.

Mandatory Requirement

Applicants must have proven hands-on experience designing underground duct banks. Candidates without direct duct bank design experience will not be considered.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.