At CBCL, we are a successful, dynamic, and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Electrical Technologist to join our team based in Halifax, NS.

Bring your expertise, creativity, and leadership to a team that thrives on delivering excellence in electrical design and consulting for a wide range of buildings, industrial, water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of essential infrastructure across diverse sectors, all while being part of a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Your Key Responsibilities:

- Design and Coordinate Building Systems: Lead or contribute to the design, layout, and coordination of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, life safety, communications, security, and access control systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure and residential projects.
- Prepare Technical Reports & Recommendations: Conduct research, analyze design options, compile findings, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations that support engineering decisions and project planning.
- Lead CAD & Revit Production: Develop and manage detailed electrical drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project standards and BIM requirements.
- Support Engineering and Technical Delivery: Work closely with team members to translate design concepts into complete drawing packages, technical deliverables, and coordinated documentation.
- Innovate, Mentor and Collaborate: Provide guidance to junior technologists and designers,



foster teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the project team.
- Ensure Quality & Compliance: Apply electrical codes, building standards, and best practices to design documents; verify that drawings and models meet quality expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct Site Reviews: Participate in site surveys to document existing electrical infrastructure; support construction administration activities such as reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and performing field reviews.
- Support Multidisciplinary Workflows: Coordinate electrical layouts with architectural, mechanical, structural, and civil teams to resolve conflicts, maintain design intent, and ensure integrated project delivery.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

- A diploma in engineering technology, with registration or eligibility for registration with provincial technology Associations;
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
- Experience in electrical system design, including power distribution, lighting, control systems, and instrumentation, with in-depth knowledge of building, energy and electrical codes and standards;
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design, coordination, and interdisciplinary project collaboration;




- Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical information, draft detailed reports, and work collaboratively with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and project stakeholders; and
- Solid organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and deliver quality work on time and within budget.

The following would be considered assets:

- Experience working in a consulting engineering environment is preferred;
- Electrical design experience for commercial, institutional, retail and residential projects in accordance with applicable Codes and Standards;
- Experience using Agi32 lighting analysis software and SKM Power Tools; and
- The ability to communicate in both English and French would be an asset.

What we can offer you:

- A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
- Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience

- Maternity or Parental leave top-up
- Health spending account
- Wellness incentive
- Membership dues reimbursement
- Education and lifelong learning subsidization
- Community volunteering incentive
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

- Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance;
- Opportunity to earn paid overtime or bank time-in-lieu for future use;
- Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
- Exposure to a variety of projects;
- Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;

📌 Intermediate Electrical Technologist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 CBCL
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality