Electrical Engineer, Major Pursuits - Canem
bird · Calgary, AB · Canada · On-site
Posted Sep 26, 2026
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We Are Canem Systems
Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications.
With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors.
Reporting to the Director, Major Pursuits - Canem, the Electrical Engineer will use their engineering and design experience to support the Major Pursuits Team in various activities including electrical and communications system design and collaboration with external consultants, owners, and trades. The Electrical Engineer will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and will support other business units within Canem. It is preferred that this position will be based out of Calgary, Alberta, however, other Canem office locations will be considered equally. What You Will Be Working On
Project Responsibilities
Review and understand project technical requirements and applicable regulatory requirements
Develop detailed design schedules that are coordinated with the overall project schedule
Collaboration with consultant and contractor teams
Use engineering experience to develop BOMs for all electrical, communication, and LV systems
Coordinate with vendors and other parties and provide information in a timely manner to avoid delay with the design process
Work with Business Development staff to construct and maintain relationships with clients, design consultants, and other stakeholders.
Provide value engineering reviews
Execution
Ensure that design policies and procedures are followed
Identify project and construction risks
Produce schematic level analysis of the electrical and IMIT systems
Work with consultants to develop a lean compliant design for electrical and IMIT systems
Work with suppliers to source cost effective solutions
Support estimator with material take-offs
Attend collaborative design meetings with Project teams
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Canem’s pursuit process maps and risk management tools
Monitor the compliance and contractual obligations and identify risks
Monitor ongoing design efforts to ensure compliance and cost-effective design
Contribute to the development of the BIM Execution Plan
Audit the design documents against the requirements, ensuring they are compliant and meet industry quality standards
Provide support to the Construction team as required
What We Offer
Competitive salary and industry leading benefits,…