Electrical Engineering Technologist

Overview

Dillon’s Buildings Infrastructure Practice is looking for an  Electrical Engineering Technologist to join 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. 

This is a new position and can be based at any one of our following offices: Halifax, Sydney. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 28 offices and more than 1200 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. 

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.

Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 20 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Responsibilities

Design and Project management

• Provide a full spectrum of project delivery, from requirement gathering, doing site visits, preliminary design, detailed design, construction support, site reviews, commissioning, and troubleshooting for industrial, commercial, institutional and healthcare projects. 
• Involved in the design for power and electrical systems including but not limited to Power Distribution Low and Medium Voltage, Renewable Energy Systems, Motor Control, Lighting Systems, Emergency Power Generation, Fire alarm, Security and Communication Systems.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Prepare construction cost estimates.
• Assist with thorough site investigation/review for the purpose of creating deficiency reports or determining existing site conditions during the design process of renovation projects. 
• Assist with construction administration tasks, including shop drawing review, responding to requests for information and issuing design-related changes. 
• Complete the review of safe work practices and perform risk assessments for employee tasks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, technologists, and administrative support staff
• Coordinate with utilities, equipment suppliers, contractors, and clients on a regular basis
• Peer review to ensure all design meets quality and applicable standards including Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes and standards, National Building codes, and others.
• Business travel upon request.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• 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

• An electrical engineering technologist diploma  
• Registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist in the province of Nova Scotia or eligible to be certified within six months
• A minimum of five to eight years of work experience in electrical facilities-related design and consulting, however, less experienced professionals will be considered. 

Experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD with the ability to create and edit electrical design drawings.
• Proficiency in Revit as a Building Information Modeling (BIM) design tool, specifically for electrical system design.
• In-depth familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code and other relevant building codes.
• Substantial hands-on experience in the design and drafting of electrical systems, including the layout of devices, panels, and equipment.
• Demonstrated competence in organizing design projects and excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life

• Employee share purchase plan

• • Dillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average.

• Dillon’s Overtime Directive 

• • This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.

• Competitive benefits package, including:

• • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance 
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates

• Early Career Development (ECD) program

• • At Dillon, we build careers. Designed for technical professionals with less than three years of consulting experience, the ECD program accelerates the transition into entrepreneurial consultants through monthly ‘Level Up’ sessions that build both technical and consulting capabilities. Own your success; we provide the blueprint.

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.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.