Electrical Engineer

Overview Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you. As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment. Your opportunity Dillon’s Electrical Discipline is looking for an Electrical Engineer to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based out of our Halifax or Moncton offices. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Responsibilities Design & Project Management: Provide full spectrum of project delivery, from requirement gathering, preliminary design, design, construction support, site reviews, commissioning, and troubleshooting for environmental, industrial, manufacturing, commercial, municipal, institutional and infrastructure projects. Design of power and electrical systems including but not limited to power distribution (Low and Medium Voltage), Motor Control, lighting systems, Instrumentation and Control, Emergency Power generation, Fire and communication systems. Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and contract documents. Prepare technical reports. Prepare construction cost estimates. Perform testing and verification of electrical systems. Assist with site investigations for deficiency reports or determining existing site conditions during renovation design. Assist with construction administration tasks, including shop drawing review, responding to RFIs and issuing contemplated change orders (CCO). Complete review of safe work practices and perform risk assessments for employee tasks. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staff. Coordinate with utilities, equipment suppliers, contractors, and clients regularly. Peer review to ensure designs meet quality and applicable standards including Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes and regulations, UL, National Building codes, NFPA, and others. Business Development Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations. Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request. Learning and Development Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development. Mentor junior staff with technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. Qualifications A degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university. Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible to be licensed within six months. A minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience. Experience Proven experience in the design of Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Systems including: Electrical equipment arrangement, selections, sizing and locating; one-line diagrams and engineering studies for equipment application, metering, protection and control; Low and Medium Voltage power design, instrumentation, and control equipment specifications; design calculations such as load analysis, voltage drop, equipment sizing, and bus/cable tray support loading. Emergency Power generator sizing; grounding and bonding; short circuit, arc flash, and relay coordination calculations and design; SCADA systems and related control and instrumentation design; overhead and underground electrical design; motor control centre design; lighting design and calculations; communication systems (data, telephone, internet), security, access control, and fire alarm design. Experience in preparing project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation. Ability to deliver accurate designs that meet industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices with excellent constructability. Experience in project management and business development across various projects. Experience in reviewing internal and external designs for code compliance (Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes and regulations, UL, National Building codes, NFPA, and others). Coordination with power and communications utilities and companies for successful completion and connection of power and communications lines to existing and new networks. Maintaining complete project documentation, including completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information. Experience leading teams of technical professionals on multi-disciplinary projects. Extensive experience in electrical power and distribution design, fault protection and protective relay design for power utilities is a plus. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication. Why Choose Dillon Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. We live our core values: Reliability: words result in actions that build trust; Achievement: do the work to hit the target; Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing; Creativity: discover new possibilities; Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard; Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences. In addition, we offer: Employee share purchase plan – Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees. A competitive compensation package including comprehensive health benefits, generous retirement savings plan, student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions, flexible work hours and hybrid working options. Learning and Development opportunities across the organization. Focus on Innovation and adoption of new solutions. Employee and Family Assistance program (EFAP) and wellness benefits (Wellness Subsidy, Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership). About Dillon Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. Now operating for over 75 years, Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has Platinum Club status in this program. Health & Safety, Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Prospective employees are expected to align with Dillon's Health & Safety commitments. This includes engagement with our Health & Safety processes and the active identification and reporting of hazards. Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. Technology enablement and AI at Dillon Dillon uses artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use. #J-18808-Ljbffr