Electrical Engineer

Description

• 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.
• Lighting design and calculations
• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Prepare technical reports
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and contract documents
• Perform testing and verification of Electrical systems
• Coordinate with Utilities, equipment suppliers, contractors, and clients on regular basis
• 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.
• Peer review to ensure all design meets quality and applicable standards including Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes and regulations, UL, National Building codes, NFPA, and others
• Involved in the design for 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.
• Assist with construction administration (CA) tasks, including shop drawing review, responding to requests for information (RFI) and issuing contemplated change orders (CCO).
• Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
• Design calculations such as load analysis and calculations, Voltage drop, equipment sizing, bus/cable tray support loading, conduit and wire sizing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staff
• Coordination with various power and communications utilities and companies for successful completion and connection of power and communication lines to existing and new networks.
• Complete the review of safe work practices and performing risk assessments for employee tasks.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Requirements

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• A minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience.
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. 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.
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• SCADA systems and related control and instrumentation design
• One line diagrams and engineering studies for equipment application, including metering, protection and control
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining complete project documentation with respect to design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information
• Demonstrated success in project management and business development various types of projects
• Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Relay Coordination calculations and design.
• Proven experience in the review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability including Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes and regulations, UL, National Building codes, NFPA, and others.
• A degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Emergency Power generator sizing
• Demonstrated abilities in the delivery of accurate and thorough designs that meet industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices with excellent constructability
• Extensive experience in electrical power and distribution design, fault protection and protective relay design for power utilities is a plus
• Proven experience in the preparation and design of Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Systems including:
• Proven experience in the preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills along with both verbal and written communication
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible to be licensed within six months.
• Electrical Equipment physical arrangement, selections, sizing and locating
• Demonstrated success leading teams of technical professionals on multi-disciplinary projects
• Communication systems (Data, telephone, internet), security, access control, and fire alarm design

Benefits

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• A competitive compensation package
• Employee share purchase plan
• 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.
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Wellness Subsidy
• Learning and Development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance