Current Positions at DEI & Associates Inc.

Overview

DEI Consulting Engineers is a professional mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm providing services to architects and building owners in the building service industry.  Established in 1999, DEI Consulting Engineers has grown organically from a small engineering firm to a mid-sized engineering firm employing over seventy-five staff across two offices.  With a comprehensive list of completed projects ranging from residential, education, institutional, recreational, and commercial, DEI Consulting Engineers has the experience to provide full-service mechanical and electrical consulting for any development, building, or client.

Position Details

Role                                         Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Location                            Waterloo, Ontario

Pay Band                                 $45.00 – $55.00

Job Details                               Full-Time Office

Working at DEI Consulting Engineers

DEI Consulting Engineers is a mid-sized mechanical, electrical, and aquatic consulting engineering firm that takes pride in our history of providing exceptional client service, engineering, and consultation for our clients.  We know that this reputation has been developed by our staff over the history of the firm through their expertise and commitment to our values.

DEI Consulting Engineers has built and cultivated a collaborative, inclusive, and upbeat working culture.   We understand that different beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds are vital to bringing in fresh ideas, perspectives, and experiences to our firm, our work, and the communities that we live and work within.

Our firm is committed to providing our staff with an array of benefits that support their financial, physical, mental well-being.  We understand that work-life balance is important piece of this puzzle and thus we offer and support flexible working arrangements for our staff through flex hours. Our management team is committed to managing workloads for individuals and teams, however, when overtime is required, staff are compensated at time and a half for all hours over 44 per week.

We believe that providing engaging and challenging work with mentorship and professional development opportunities allows individuals to harness their creativity and explore their passion for engineering and sustainability.  An overview of our companies’ social interaction, mentorship and professional development opportunities, and employee benefits is outlined below.

Social Interaction:

• Weekly internal company newsletter highlighting company news, staff news, and other industry information.
• Social Committee responsible for various minor company events such as summer BBQ’s, staff nominated fundraising events, Halloween pumpkin carving, holiday wreath / urn making, Easter Egg hunt, cooking classes, etc.
• Major company events including Holiday Party and a major company and family weekend getaway (Ontario Resort, Blue Mountain, Niagara Falls, etc.).
• Company sponsored draws, giveaways, etc.

Mentorship and Professional Development

• Staff have access to formal and informal one-on-one training and mentorship by Partners of the firm, company organized training sessions (as well as a library of previous training sessions), internally produced and circulated lessons learned, and other internal training opportunities.
• Paid time-off for attendance at industry events and other industry provided professional development opportunities.
• Company supported continuing education opportunities for staff (additional professional designations, post-secondary coursework, etc.). Depending on the individual circumstances, company support may consist of financial support, paid time off, etc.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits package thru a leader in the Health Benefits Industry.
• Group RRSP Program with matching contributions from DEI Consulting Engineers. Matching percentage contribution based on years of service.
• Health and Wellness Benefit of $300.00 annually for health and wellness costs such as gym membership fees, intramural activities, sports equipment, etc.
• Overtime Pay at time and a half on all hours over 44 hours per week.
• Parental Top-up Benefit for new parents and growing families within the organization.
• Performance bonuses based on personal contributions and company performance.
• Two to three weeks of vacation (dependent on years in workforce).
• One week of paid leave for personal emergencies and sickness.
• All relevant licensing / association fees reimbursed by DEI Consulting Engineers.

Qualifications

This role would require an individual with the interpersonal skills (verbal and written) to effectively communicate with the project team, other project disciplines, and owners.  Specifically, the ideal candidate would be able to think critically and analytically with exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Licensed member of Professional Engineers of Ontario (P.Eng.).
• Ten (10) plus years of electrical engineering experience in the building service industry.
• Extensive technical knowledge and ability to deliver electrical designs for a variety of building types, including, but not limited to power and distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, life safety systems, generators, and other auxiliary systems such as IT, A/V, and communications.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant Canadian and Ontario codes and standards (OBC, OESC, IES, NFPA, IES, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage a team of electrical staff in the development and delivery of construction documentation and associated engineering calculations, coordination of electrical elements, and final verification of electrical design.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to think analytically, attention to detail, resourceful and detail-oriented, and team and customer service focused.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings and systems as it relates to construction and the implications on electrical designs.
• Ability to effectively resolve construction issues, manage client expectations, review construction sites, liaise with contractors, and other contract administration requirements.

Role Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer your role would involve working with both external project teams and internal design teams to develop the electrical designs for a variety of buildings.  This role would require the individual to take the lead role on all technical design requirements for assigned projects, project management, coordination with other disciplines, client building, management of the electrical team, and contract administration requirements throughout construction.

Your role will require you to provide consultation with clients (owners and architects) on initial electrical engineering designs including options for systems, space planning exercises, and general consultation, take the lead on all technical requirements for electrical systems from preliminary designs phases thru to project completion including coordinating electrical services (and other services) for new construction, site photometric plans, electrical distribution design, fire alarm, generator (standby and life safety) designs, emergency and life safety systems, lighting & associated controls, and other electrical requirements to suit client standards and building classifications.

Your responsibilities would include attending design meetings to represent the electrical discipline, selecting relevant equipment, reviewing and verifying design calculations for electrical systems, management of intermediate and junior electrical team members, overseeing the production of design documentation assigned projects including the presentation of information on drawing sets, coordination of electrical systems with mechanical, architectural, and other disciplines, and contract administration requirements.

Additional management duties would include overseeing and managing the workload of intermediate and junior staff members to ensure deadlines for projects are met, training and mentorship for intermediate and junior staff, conduct performance reviews for staff with the Electrical Department Manager, and other internal management requirements.

Projects may include working on residential (low and high-rise), educational projects (public and private schools, post-secondary institutions), commercial projects (box stores, base buildings, etc.), institutional projects (public sector facilities), industrial facilities, retirement / long term care facilities, and a variety of other projects.

Application Process

Interested individuals are to send their cover letter and resume to careers@deiassociates.ca.  Please note the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. We appreciate the time and effort put forth by all applicants; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Overview

DEI Consulting Engineers is a professional mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm providing services to architects and building owners in the building service industry.  Established in 1999, DEI Consulting Engineers has grown organically from a small engineering firm to a mid-sized engineering firm employing over seventy-five staff across two offices.  With a comprehensive list of completed projects ranging from residential, education, institutional, recreational, and commercial, DEI Consulting Engineers has the experience to provide full-service mechanical and electrical consulting for any development, building, or client.

Position Details

Role                                         Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Job Location                          Waterloo, Ontario

Pay Band                                $35.00 – $45.00

Job Details                             Full-Time Office

Working at DEI Consulting Engineers

DEI Consulting Engineers is a mid-sized mechanical, electrical, and aquatic consulting engineering firm that takes pride in our history of providing exceptional client service, engineering, and consultation for our clients.  We know that this reputation has been developed by our staff over the history of the firm through their expertise and commitment to our values.

DEI Consulting Engineers has built and cultivated a collaborative, inclusive, and upbeat working culture.   We understand that different beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds are vital to bringing in fresh ideas, perspectives, and experiences to our firm, our work, and the communities that we live and work within.

Our firm is committed to providing our staff with an array of benefits that support their financial, physical, mental well-being.  We understand that work-life balance is important piece of this puzzle and thus we offer and support flexible working arrangements for our staff through flex hours. Our management team is committed to managing workloads for individuals and teams, however, when overtime is required, staff are compensated at time and a half for all hours over 44 per week.

We believe that providing engaging and challenging work with mentorship and professional development opportunities allows individuals to harness their creativity and explore their passion for engineering and sustainability.  An overview of our companies’ social interaction, mentorship and professional development opportunities, and employee benefits is outlined below.

Social Interaction:

• Weekly internal company newsletter highlighting company news, staff news, and other industry information.
• Social Committee responsible for various minor company events such as summer BBQ’s, staff nominated fundraising events, Halloween pumpkin carving, holiday wreath / urn making, Easter Egg hunt, cooking classes, etc.
• Major company events including Holiday Party and a major company and family weekend getaway (Ontario Resort, Blue Mountain, Niagara Falls, etc.).
• Company sponsored draws, giveaways, etc.

Mentorship and Professional Development

• Staff have access to formal and informal one-on-one training and mentorship by Partners of the firm, company organized training sessions (as well as a library of previous training sessions), internally produced and circulated lessons learned, and other internal training opportunities.
• Paid time-off for attendance at industry events and other industry provided professional development opportunities.
• Company supported continuing education opportunities for staff (additional professional designations, post-secondary coursework, etc.). Depending on the individual circumstances, company support may consist of financial support, paid time off, etc.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits package thru a leader in the Health Benefits Industry.
• Group RRSP Program with matching contributions from DEI Consulting Engineers. Matching percentage contribution based on years of service.
• Health and Wellness Benefit of $300.00 annually for health and wellness costs such as gym membership fees, intramural activities, sports equipment, etc.
• Overtime Pay at time and a half on all hours over 44 hours per week.
• Parental Top-up Benefit for new parents and growing families within the organization.
• Performance bonuses based on personal contributions and company performance.
• Two to three weeks of vacation (dependent on years in workforce).
• One week of paid leave for personal emergencies and sickness.
• All relevant licensing / association fees reimbursed by DEI Consulting Engineers.

Qualifications

This role would require an individual with the interpersonal skills (verbal and written) to effectively communicate with the project team, other project disciplines, and owners.  Specifically, the ideal candidate would be able to think critically and analytically with exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Five years of electrical engineering experience in the building service industry.
• Licensed member of Professional Engineers of Ontario (P.Eng.) is an asset.
• Strong technical knowledge in the design and code requirements for power and distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, life safety systems, generators, and other auxiliary systems such as IT, A/V, and communications.
• Knowledge of relevant Canadian and Ontario codes and standards (OBC, OESC, IES, NFPA, IES, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize AutoCAD to prepare electrical design documents.
• Working knowledge and experience using Revit is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to think analytically, attention to detail, resourceful and detail-oriented, and team and customer service focused.
• Ability to effectively resolve construction issues, manage client expectations, review construction sites, liaise with contractors, and other contract administration requirements.

Role Overview

As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer your role would involve working with both external project teams and our internal design teams to develop the electrical designs for a variety of buildings.  This role would require the individual to work with a Senior Electrical Engineer on technical design requirements for assigned projects, project management, coordination with other disciplines, client building, management of the electrical team, and contract administration requirements throughout construction.

This role will require you to develop, with oversight from a Senior Electrical Engineer as required, the technical design for various electrical systems from preliminary design phases through to completion and would including coordinating electrical site services for new construction, site photometric plans, electrical distribution design, fire alarm, generator (standby and life safety) designs, emergency and life safety systems, lighting & associated controls, and other electrical requirements to suit client standards and building classifications.

Your responsibilities would include performing design calculations for each of these systems, attending design meetings to represent the electrical discipline, selecting relevant equipment, management of other junior electrical team members, overseeing / completing the drafting and modeling assigned projects, coordination of electrical systems with mechanical, architectural, and other disciplines, and contract administration requirements.

Projects may include working on residential (low and high-rise), educational projects (public and private schools, post-secondary institutions), commercial projects (box stores, base buildings, etc.), institutional projects (public sector facilities), industrial facilities, retirement / long term care facilities, and a variety of other projects.

Application Process

Interested individuals are to send their cover letter and resume to careers@deiassociates.ca.  Please note the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. We appreciate the time and effort put forth by all applicants; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.