Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineers design systems and equipment to be installed into facilities. Engineers review new products and technologies, and specify which will be supplied/installed by a contractor building the facility. The contractor builds from the engineer’s design.

The Electrical Consulting Engineer is part of a design team usually involving an architect, structural engineer, and mechanical engineer. They design systems to meet the requirements of building/facility users, occupants and owners.

Electrical engineers also: document designs using AutoCad computer drafting; review and specify materials and systems to be installed into buildings; and take professional responsibility that designs meet code.

The Electrical Engineer also reviews the contractor’s work during construction to ensure compliance with design documents and applicable building codes.

Education/Professional Requirements for the Electrical Engineer

• Bachelor of Applied Science or Engineering Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from an accredited university (4-5 years, dependent on the university)
  
  
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (or the equivalent in the province or country of practice).