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Electrical Construction Administrator

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is growing and our Western Canadian Engineering group is seeking an Electrical Construction Administrator who is open to working part-time or on full time basis to join our growing Calgary Electrical Engineering team. In this role, you'll ensure the electrical scope of building and infrastructure projects is delivered to design intent, contract obligations, safety requirements, and code compliance. The role blends site presence with contract administration, coordinating among contractors, designers, and clients to keep quality, schedule, and cost on track. This includes collaboration with a team of engineers, technologists, and technicians, leading the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems, while also providing technical guidance and mentorship. Technical knowledge of complex building and infrastructure electrical systems and experience in consulting engineering will set your application apart.

Our Engineering Services team in Calgary is a dynamic and tight‑knit, servicing local projects while contributing to large national and international projects as part of distributed virtual project teams. Our projects are varied and span Healthcare, National Defense, Light + Heavy Industrial, Transportation (Rail + Transit, Ports + Marines +Tunnels), Municipal, Federal (including Defense, Nuclear, Labs), Provincial, and Institutional industries. One of the exciting aspects of this role will be the ability to contribute to the Calgary Green Line Project.

Your role

  • Perform scheduled site reviews; issue field reports with photos and action items.

  • Confirm installations match the drawings, specifications and contract, flag and resolve variances.

  • Administer RFIs, submittals, site instructions, change orders, and progress claims.

  • Participate in construction and coordination meetings, document decisions and follow-ups, lead meetings.

  • Support testing, verification and commissioning, witness key functional tests and document results.

  • Review shop drawings, as-builts, O&M manuals, drive closeout to completion.

  • Maintain organized records (logs, correspondence, approvals) in the project platform.

  • Collaborate with design teams, contractors, AHJs, and client reps to remove roadblocks quickly.

  • Uphold site safety practices and promote continuous improvement and quality.

Cities & development Construction

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155303

Salary range

-

About you

  • Certification as Journeyperson Electrician (Red Seal/309A).

  • C.E.T., or equivalent experience is considered an asset.

  • Experience performing this type of role in Alberta or elsewhere in Canada.

  • 6+ years in electrical construction administration or electrical field supervision.

  • Experience in Buildings & Facilities/Light Rail & Transit or other site work related to our sectors.

  • Strong grasp of electrical systems, construction sequencing, and applicable codes (e.g., Canadian Electrical Code and provincial building codes).

  • Familiar with CCDC contracts, contract administration, and commissioning workflows.

  • Proficient with Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and a project platform; capable of reading CAD drawings.

  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication; confident in contractor/client discussions.

  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to sites as required through Alberta, BC, and Yukon.

Not all candidates will have experience with every aspect of this responsibilities list. We encourage applicants to apply even without experience in all of the above areas.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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