Nova Scotia Electrical designer Jobs – 3 Openings This Week

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- AutoCAD
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- Electrical Engineering
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
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- Microsoft Excel
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Building Electrical Designer

Dillon Consulting Limited
Sydney, NS

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid vacation
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule

Skills

AutoCAD
Engineering
Revit
Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both 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

We are seeking an experienced Building Electrical Designer to join our team in Sydney. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical design for commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings, along with demonstrated experience participating in client meetings, coordination sessions, and project presentations. This role requires strong technical design skills, familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical designs, drawings, and specifications for building systems, including:
- Power distribution
- Lighting and lighting controls
- Fire alarm and life-safety systems
- Emergency/backup power systems
- Communications and low-voltage systems (as applicable)
Prepare technical documentation using AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
Conduct load calculations, short-circuit analysis, and equipment sizing.
Coordinate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and other design disciplines.
Participate in client meetings, design presentations, and project coordination discussions.
Review and interpret building codes, standards, and client requirements to ensure compliance.
Provide support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and conducting site visits as required.
Ensure design quality, accuracy, and adherence to project timelines.
Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers to deliver projects efficiently.
Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

A diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including:
- Canadian Electrical Code
- National Building Code of Canada
- CSA, IEEE, IES standards
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
EIT, CET, or P.Eng. designation (or eligibility) considered an asset.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
Committed to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
Able to interface confidently with clients and project teams.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in building electrical design.
Experience attending or supporting client and stakeholder meetings.
Experience working in Canada and familiarity with local building requirements and utility standards (e.g. Nova Scotia Power).

As an employee-owner, you will receive:

Employee share purchase plan

Dillon is 100% employee owned, and share ownership is open to all employees.

A competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits
Generous retirement savings plan
Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
Wellness allowance
Generous paid vacation

Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

Dillon values its staff and takes a trust-based approach, offering flexible and hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

Learning and Development opportunities

As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development, including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.

Focus on Innovation

In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward-looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Employee and Family Assistance Program

A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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