Electrical Project Manager

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for our client – a Vancouver-based, growing electrical engineering consultancy. Founded close to five years ago by two industry leaders with a drive to push the boundaries of electrical engineering innovation, they’ve quickly established themselves as an industry leader known for being proactive, responsive, collaborative, and quality-focused. Specializing in building electrical systems design for commercial, light industrial and mixed-use projects, they’ve worked with exciting partners/clients such as Microsoft, Electronic Arts, the University of British Columbia, Vancouver International Airport to name a few.

This is an ideal position for someone who would describe themselves as driven, career-focused, an a born leader as the growth trajectory for this individual includes a path to Head of Design and, ultimately, Partner. They will be involved in growing our client’s team, meeting with clients on site to review design parameters for projects, and lead a project from planning to completion by being responsible for all decisions made.

In addition to tremendous growth opportunities and exciting projects, our client prides themselves on their culture and holds their values to a high standard as they strive to lead by example, remain humble and reliable, and strive to raise the bar. Outside of work, they engage in fun group activities like hikes, Go-Karting, and unwinding at fabulous restaurants to name a few!

Sound like something you’ve been looking for?

Responsibilities

• Design and manage projects from conception to completion.
• Design building electrical systems in compliance with client requirements, municipal and/or provincial codes and other applicable standards.
• Design power distribution systems, size feeders and devices, perform load calculations
• Design lighting layouts and perform lighting calculations to validate designs
• Design telecommunications systems
• Coordinate with applicable consultants and design electrical layouts for related systems such as audio visual, security, etc.
• Constant coordination with all consultants; includes architects, interior designers, mechanical, structural, security, etc. and ensure cohesion between all disciplines.
• Present designs to consultants and owners
• Liaise with representatives, manufacturers, suppliers etc. for design assistance and device selection
• Perform construction administration duties by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, etc.
• Conduct site investigations and reviews
• Internal tasks assigned by the Principals or other members to develop internal processes and help the company grow

Requirements

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to Vancouver, BC at your own cost
• Post secondary degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Knowledge of power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, fire alarm and life safety systems in buildings. Security and audio-visual systems are preferable.
• Proficient with technical design calculations, Canadian Electrical Code, BC Building Code, Fire Codes/Standards and ASHRAE 90.1
• Registered P.Eng. or EIT with EGBC is a major asset
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Possess a strong work ethic and drive

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