About OC3 Engineering
A Victoria-Based Electrical Engineering Practice
OC3 Engineering Ltd is an electrical engineering consulting practice based in Victoria, British Columbia. We provide electrical design and consulting services for building projects across Vancouver Island and throughout BC.
Our work focuses on commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings. We support architects, municipalities, school districts, health authorities, developers, and building owners from early planning through construction completion.
How We Work
Code Compliance
Designs meet BC Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and applicable standards. We address code requirements early to avoid surprises during permitting or construction.
Constructability
We design systems that can be built efficiently. Practical solutions, realistic specifications, and attention to coordination reduce change orders and field conflicts.
Clear Documentation
Our drawings and specifications are organized and detailed. Contractors get the information they need without chasing down missing details.
Coordination
Electrical systems must work with architectural, mechanical, and structural elements. We coordinate routing, space requirements, and sequences with the full design team.
Construction Support
We stay involved during construction with timely RFI responses, submittal reviews, site visits, and practical problem-solving when issues arise.
Energy Efficiency
We incorporate energy-efficient solutions and help identify applicable rebates from BC Hydro, FortisBC, and CleanBC programs.
Typical Projects and Clients
Schools and Educational Facilities
New schools, seismic upgrades, portables, and modernization projects for school districts across BC.
Municipal and Public Buildings
Fire halls, public works buildings, recreation centres, libraries, and municipal offices.
Healthcare Facilities
Clinics, care homes, and small health authority projects requiring reliable power and life safety systems.
Commercial Buildings
Offices, retail spaces, tenant improvements, and mixed-use developments.
Multi-Unit Residential
Apartment buildings, condominiums, and townhouse developments in wood-frame and concrete construction.
Building Assessments
Condition assessments, capital planning support, and system evaluations for property managers and owners.