Electrical Project Coordinator | Designer

If you’re looking for a role where your contribution makes an impact in the communities in which we live and work, then we may have a role for you. Paralynx Engineering is hiring anelectrical project coordinator | designerfor the building and construction industry. We’re located in Kelowna, in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. As the project coordinator, you’ll drive our team in designing and powering up a wide array of projects. See the wineries, restaurants, hotels, offices, gyms, car dealerships, and other projects where you played an essential role in getting them open and serving the community.

About the Company and Location

Paralynx Engineering is a small consulting firm that designs electrical solutions for buildings and projects throughout the communities where we work and play. We work collaboratively with other disciplines, and enjoy a friendly, respectful, and helpful work environment. Paralynx is conveniently located in downtown Kelowna.

Kelowna is well known for its pristine lakes, sandy beaches, abundant parkland, glorious mountains, internationally recognized vineyards and wineries, and a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities. Kelowna offers a more relaxed, smaller-city vibe.

The Role

The project coordinator drives the team. Your role is to keep projects organized and moving smoothly by ensuring that the team has everything needed to work effectively and efficiently. You’ll use your exceptional organizational, communication, and software skills to support the team in successfully delivering projects.

Your responsibilities as an electrical project coordinator | designer would include:

• Facilitate planning and communicationsbetween Paralynx and project stakeholders. You’ll chase down specifications, equipment lists, change orders, and other important documents, and talk with stakeholders about project goals and objectives.

• Identify potential issues and risks.

• Provide construction supportby phone, email, and in-person. This includes answering questions, monitoring progress, managing change requests, scheduling meetings, and performing other administrative tasks.

• Documentproject issues and decisions.

• Electronically file communications, drawings, submissions, change orders, and other project documents.

• Apply basic electrical and problem-solving principlesto construction challenges and to propose potential solutions.

• Represent Paralynx in meetings, ensuring that project requirements and objectives are captured and communicated to the team.

• Conduct site visitsto ensure that the projects are staying on track, identify or resolve potential issues. Please note you’ll need a valid Canadian driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

• Perform design tasks and other related tasks that support the teamand project stakeholders in the design of electrical distribution systems, lighting, life safety, and security systems. This includes creating electrical drawings, performing calculations, completing utility applications, and more.

Paralynx offers an annual health care spending account at no cost to the employee, a per-km compensation for site visits, and a flexible start time each day. There is potential to earn both individual performance and company bonuses.

What To Expect

• Towork on a wide variety of projects, which may include condos and townhomes, medical clinics, wineries, car dealerships, restaurants, industrial processing facilities, hotels, and more.

• The opportunity tobuild and develop your skill sets. This includes technical skills, collaboration skills, multi-tasking abilities, and communication skills.

• Togain or increase experience interfacing with cross-functional teams, such as mechanical engineers, civil and structural engineers, architects, electricians, general contractors, lighting designers, and more.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Required:education and industry experience in a related field. This may include red or blue seal electricians, electrical technologists, and electrical engineers.

• Minimum: 1+ years of experience in the construction industry (3+ years preferred). Paralynx Engineering designs on the secondary electrical network (transformer to consumer).

• Required:Experienced and knowledgeable in reading engineering drawings.

• Preferred: 1 to 3 years of industry experience in project coordination.

• Excellent English language communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Efficient and knowledgeable in the use of computers and software, including the ability to quickly pick up new software.

Traits required to be successful in this role include:

• A superior and demonstrated attention to detail, with a proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to multi-task effectively, without sacrificing accuracy or thoroughness.
• Self-directed with great initiative.
• Superb collaboration skills with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities; respectful, tactful, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

The Application Process

Please apply by answering the pre-screening questions before including your resume and a cover letter that highlights your outstanding qualities for this role. We strive to respond to every candidate within 10 business days.