Role Description You will play a key role in delivering high-quality building services design while also helping to expand MCA’s existing footprint in Halifax.

This role offers a combination of technical leadership, client engagement, and business development, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and project delivery.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of MCA Consultants' local electrical engineering portfolio and contribute directly to the firm's continued growth throughout Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities: Design electrical systems for commercial, institutional, multi-residential, and industrial projects.

Lead projects from concept through construction, ensuring quality, efficiency, schedule adherence, and budget performance.

Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, technical reports, and system analyses, including load calculations and equipment selection.

Conduct site visits, attend project meetings, and liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including CAD Technicians and junior staff.

Review shop drawings and support contract administration during construction.

Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Provide leadership, mentorship, recruitment support, workforce planning, and professional development for the Nova Scotia electrical engineering team.

Contribute to strategic planning, business growth, and MCA Consultants' presence within the engineering, development, and construction communities across Nova Scotia.

Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.





Your Qualifications The ideal candidate is a technically proficient and relationship-oriented Electrical Engineer who is energized by the opportunity to help lead the continued growth of MCA’s Electrical Engineering practice in Nova Scotia.

Your qualifications include: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Registered (or eligible for registration) as a P.

Eng. with Engineers Nova Scotia.

Extensive experience in electrical building systems design.

Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code).

Experience with power distribution, lighting systems, and fire alarm design (power generation experience is an asset).

Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Self-driven, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a flexible setting.

Interest in business development and leadership is considered a strong asset.

Why Join MCA Consultants? This is more than a leadership role.

It is an opportunity to build and shape the future of MCA Consultants' electrical engineering practice in Nova Scotia while helping drive the continued growth of a respected Atlantic Canadian consulting firm.

For an ambitious Electrical Engineer with a passion for leadership, client development, and business growth, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, build a team, strengthen client partnerships, and help shape the future direction of MCA Consultants' electrical engineering practice across Nova Scotia. MCA Consultants offers: Flexible, hybrid-friendly work environment Competitive compensation Comprehensive health and dental benefits RRSP matching Generous paid time off A collaborative, non-corporate culture where your input matters Exposure to a wide variety of exciting and impactful projects A clear pathway to leadership, and potential ownership, for the right individual

📌 Director of Electrical Engineering (Nova Scotia)
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📍 Nova Scotia