Electrical Engineers

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Duties

1) Providing support and expertise to all phases for construction projects: Statement of Requirement (SOR) development support, concept design support, design review, construction phase support for various types of facilities and utilities;
2) Giving technical guidance, direction and support to custodians on all phases of infrastructure life cycle;
3) Developing and maintaining key internal technical policy documents including Construction Engineering Technical Orders, standards, guidelines and technical bulletin.

Work environment

Architecture and Engineering Services

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal property custodian and is one of the largest government employers with over 25,000 civilian (non-military) members?

Are you looking to use your professional skills in a wide variety of ways to provide engineering expertise for all sorts of infrastructure?

Then we encourage you to apply for this staffing process and bring your experience to our dynamic team as an engineer providing national-level support to over 20 Bases and Wings across Canada.

The team’s goal under the Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) is to offer high-quality, timely and responsive architecture and engineering services for the Department’s real property portfolio which includes offices, airports, secure communication facilities, ammunition storage facilities, central heating plants, specialized workshops, underground & above ground utilities, etc. This technical advice may range from informing management tasked with setting strategic departmental directions assisting Base-level personnel with specific technical challenges.

Intent of the process

One (1) ENG 04 Senior Electrical Engineer: English Essential
One (1) ENG-05 Senior Specialist Electrical Engineer: Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
One (1) ENG-05 Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer: CBC/CBC bilingual imperative (Anticipatory)

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff similar positions within DND in various locations across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

- University Degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position as a graduate from a recognized engineering program.

Degree equivalency

- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

EXPERIENCES :

ENG 04 & ENG 05:
- Experience in conducting engineering studies, evaluating reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment initiatives.

- Experience in developing policies, standards or guidelines in electrical engineering field related to building electrical systems and electrical distribution systems.

ENG 04 Only:
- *Recent experience in electrical engineering design field related to building electrical systems and electrical distribution systems.

- Experience in providing electrical engineering support and guidance to the operations of building electrical systems and electrical distribution systems.

*Recent Experience is defined as the experience that would normally be obtained by performing one of the activities noted, within approximately the last five (5) years.

ENG 05 only:
- **Significant experience in electrical engineering design field related to building electrical systems and electrical distribution systems.

- Experience providing corporate-level engineering direction, expertise, advice and guidance for electrical utility and building systems.

- Experience in managing technical experts in a team environment.

**Significant Experience is defined as the experience that would normally be obtained by performing one of the activities noted, within approximately the last eight (8) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
- Various: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or English essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE ENG 04 & ENG 05:

- Knowledge of the theories and principles of electrical engineering as applied to the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

- Knowledge of industry best practices of electrical engineering as applied to the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

- Knowledge of federal acts, codes, standards, policies or guidelines that apply to building electrical systems and electrical distribution systems.

COMPETENCIES:

COMPETENCIES ENG 04 & ENG 05 :
- Client Service
- Upholds Integrity and Respect
- Collaborates with Partners and Stakeholders

ENG 05 Only:
- Mobilizes People
- Promotes Innovation and Guide Change

ABILITIES ENG 04 & ENG 05:

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to analyze and provide advice and recommendations to senior management.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES (ENG 04 & ENG 05):

- Judgment
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EXPERIENCES

ENG 04 & ENG 05:
- Experience in providing designs for electronic security systems, building controls, computer network and communication systems.

ENG 05 Only:
- Experience in providing designs for high voltage electrical distribution systems in a campus setting.

ENG 04 & ENG 05
As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women, members of visible minority groups, aboriginal people and persons with disability.

Preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

ENG 04 & ENG 05:
- Required to work Overtime upon request
- Willingness and ability to travel to various Canadian Military Bases/Wings across Canada.

Conditions of employment

- Various security requirements: Reliability, Secret
- Proof of current and valid registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a Canadian provincial or territorial engineering association.

*Candidates must meet and maintain the above noted conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.