Electrical Assessor

Republic is not your average design firm. Driven by the journey, we utilize an explorative process that
connects all the right people around the table. Our desire to produce thoughtful projects that engage is
at the heart of everything we do.

If you’ve met our team, visited our studio, or checked out our social media posts, you know we take a
unique approach to everything we do. Dedicated to elevating and maintaining the health and wellbeing
of our team, the studio is decked out with fitness equipment, the kitchen is stocked with healthy snacks,
and work areas range from cozy café style lounge spaces to ergonomically friendly sit/stand desks. These
are just a few of the things that make us different. There’s also our annual retreat, monthly team social
events, and so much more.

The Electrical Assessor / Commissioning Specialist is a skilled technical position working in both field
and office environments. This position requires self-directed work and performing tasks as directed by
supervisors. The basic work functions for this role are electrical inspection, start-up, and commissioning.

Electrical Commissioning duties include:

- Detailed inspections of all phases of construction projects involving electrical installations

(e.g. conduit runs, duct banks, conductors, service sections, distribution panels, motor control
centres, local control panels, PLCs, hard-wired relay logic controls, and instrumentation);
- Witnessing the performance of electrical system testing (e.g. NETA testing, meggar testing of

conductors and motors, electrical circuit continuity testing, ground resistance testing, ground
fault testing, circuit breaker testing, and motor control centre testing);
- Ensuring conformance with contract construction drawings and specifications, and approved

material and equipment submittals;
- Documenting instances of material and/or installation non-compliance;
- Clearly and professionally informing the contracted and client of non-compliance issues, and

discussing required corrective work;
- Attending a variety of construction meetings

Building Condition Assessment duties include:

- Conduct on-site facility assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team on existing buildings,

evaluating building electrical systems, including fire systems;
- Determining condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures for

electrical systems;
- Providing technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical

issues;
- Identifying recommendations for correction and describing, in sufficient technical detail, for future

project planning and cost estimating;
- Interviewing building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous work

orders, and operations information;
- Preparing project progress documentation for Project Manager review;
- Reviewing the work of peers and actively participating in post-project reviews.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience with installation of electrical systems, controls,

instrumentation, and SCADA systems within the water/wastewater industry.
- The ability to logically and systematically troubleshoot faulty equipment (mechanical, electrical, or

instrumentation).
- The ability to read construction drawings (all disciplines).
- Detail-oriented with strong technical skills and interpersonal skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Self-starter with initiative and ability to organize and manage work, and balance competing priorities.

Tell us why you’re our next Electrical Assessor / Commissioning Specialist.