Junior Electrical Designer

Why Join our SMS Team?

· We have a saying that people come for the projects and stay because of the people. It's why the brightest join our team – it's an exciting, and supportive, place to work.

· Our fast-paced environment offers the opportunity to work on projects of all types, expanding your knowledge base and exploring what really makes you tick as a designer, contract administrator or project manager.

· The collaborative environment we nurture will give the support needed, while nudging to try new ideas in your design and expand your role within our firm.

· Develop professionally through our in-house mentorship program and education opportunities and by finding your area of expertise and earning specialized diplomas and certificates.

· Our ownership group is active in our daily operations and promotes an open-door policy of idea sharing and continuous process improvement. This access to all levels of our organization provides opportunity for career progression and to make an impact across all levels of our organization.

· Our multi-disciplinary team has grown and branched out throughout the decades because we assist our employees with planning their careers and helping them to achieve their goals.

· We collaborate with other leading providers in our industry, sharing innovative ideas and achieving lofty goals.

· We offer competitive remuneration packages and the opportunity to manage your career how you envision it.

About SMS Engineering

SMS Engineering is a privately-owned consulting engineering firm headquartered in Winnipeg providing pre-development and planning to design and contract administration of projects to local and national clients. Our engineering specialist team delivers award winning innovative solutions to built environments.

We pride ourselves in providing outstanding designs to our clients, and we value our employees. Our workplace embraces a culture in which we never stop learning which enables our team to develop and thrive throughout their careers.

Are you our next Junior Electrical Designer?

We are seeking a Junior Electrical Designer whowill support projects in the commercial, healthcare and education industries. This is a practical, hands-on position well-suited for recent graduates or early-career engineers looking to apply their technical knowledge, develop industry experience, and contribute to delivering excellence, innovation and ingenuity to our clients. This is one-year contract position.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering precise and detailed engineering designs and calculations for building electrical systems. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Producing accurate electrical system designs and calculations.
• Preparing comprehensive drawings, including layouts, design notes, and technical specifications.
• Collaborating effectively with team members, clients, contractors, and other design disciplines, including participating in coordination meetings.
• Communicating confidently in face-to-face interactions with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Presenting technical data to internal and external stakeholders using AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, and Raster Design software.
• Applying your knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Performing fault current analysis, voltage drop calculations and understanding the distinctions between SCCR and KAIC ratings.
• Utilizing REVIT MEP and AutoCAD for design and documentation.

What You Bring:

• A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• A proactive mindset suited to fast-paced environments, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, coordinating meetings, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality results within budget.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Gantt charts.
• Confidence in representing the company professionally in various settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within Manitoba, with occasional national travel.

SMS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and can provide accommodations for candidates involved in the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB R3H 0N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with design software?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Location:

• Winnipeg, MB R3H 0N3 (required)

Work Location: In person