Overview

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Halifax team. As our pipeline of new and ongoing projects continues to expand, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on high-profile regional projects, playing a critical part in delivering specialized engineering solutions focused on water/wastewater, landfills, and industrial manufacturing projects. You will act as a technical leader, managing project deliverables and balancing workload across Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and our Northern regions.

This is a recent position and can be based out of our Halifax office. We offer versatile 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 25 offices and more than 1100 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.

Responsibilities

Design & Project Management

- Lead electrical engineering design with a core focus on power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and SCADA/PLC systems for water/wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste/landfill infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing projects.
- Manage complex electrical project deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution of workloads across our Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Northern region portfolios.
- Play a vital role in knowledge transfer and succession planning. Mentor, coach, and provide technical direction to junior and mid-level team members across various regions to accelerate internal staff development.
- Perform peer reviews, testing, and verification of electrical systems to ensure all designs meet strict quality guidelines and applicable standards (Canadian Electrical Code, CSA, UL, NFPA, etc.).
- Coordinate closely with utilities, equipment suppliers, contractors, and clients to drive project success from conceptual design through construction.

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
- 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 degree in Electrical Engineering and registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Nova Scotia. (Additional licensure in Ontario or other regions is an asset).
- At least 5 years of design experience in infrastructure (water/wastewater) electrical systems required
- A minimum of 8 years of related professional experience.

Experience

- Proven experience in the preparation and design of Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Systems including:
- Electrical Equipment physical arrangement, selections, sizing and locating
- One line diagrams and engineering studies for equipment application, including metering, protection and control
- Low and Medium Voltage Power design, instrumentation, and control equipment specifications
- Design calculations such as load analysis and calculations, Voltage drop, equipment sizing, bus/cable tray support loading, conduit and wire sizing.
- Emergency Power generator sizing
- Grounding and bonding
- Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Relay Coordination calculations and design.
- SCADA systems and related control and i

📌 Electrical Engineer (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dillon Consulting
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality