Electrical Engineer

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.Your Opportunity
Dillon’s Electrical Discipline is looking for an Electrical Engineer to fill an existing vacancy within 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.At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based out of any of our Ontario offices.We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.Responsibilities
Design & Project Management
Provide full spectrum of project delivery, from requirement gathering, preliminary design, full design, construction, site reviews, commissioning, and troubleshooting for environmental, industrial, manufacturing, commercial, municipal, institutional and infrastructure projects.Involved in the design and draft 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 alarm and Security systems, and Communications systems.Prepare construction cost estimatesPrepare technical specifications, drawings, and contract documentsPrepare technical reportsPerform testing and verification of Electrical systemsAssist with thorough site investigations/reviews for the purpose of creating deficiency reports or determining existing site conditions during the design process of renovation projects.Assist with construction administration (CA) tasks, including shop drawing review, responding to requests for information (RFI) and issuing contemplated change orders (CCO).Complete the review of safe work practices and performing risk assessments for employee tasks.Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staffCoordinate with Utilities, equipment suppliers, contractors, and clients on regular basisPeer 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.Business Development
Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentationsBusiness travel to other Dillon offices upon requestLearning & Development
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional developmentInput to the career development of junior staff, including direction in project management, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoringContribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committeesQualifications
What you will need to succeedA degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible to be licensed within six months.A minimum of ten (10) 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 locatingone line diagrams and engineering studies for equipment application, including metering, protection and controlLow and Medium Voltage Power design, instrumentation, and control equipment specificationsDesign calculations such as load analysis and calculations, Voltage drop, equipment sizing, bus/cable tray support loading, conduit and wire sizing.Emergency Power generator sizingGrounding and bondingShort Circuit, Arc Flash, and Relay Coordination calculations and design.SCADA systems and related control and instrumentation designOverhead and underground electrical designMotor Control designLighting design and calculationsCommunication systems (Data, telephone, internet), security, access control, and fire alarm design
Proven experience in the preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installationDemonstrated abilities in the delivery of accurate and thorough designs that meet industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices with excellent constructabilityDemonstrated success in project management and business development various types of projectsProven 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.Coordination with various power and communications utilities and companies for successful completion and connection of power and communication lines to existing and new networks.Demonstrated experience in maintaining complete project documentation with respect to design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data informationDemonstrated success leading teams of technical professionals on multi-disciplinary projectsExtensive experience in electrical power and distribution design, fault protection and protective relay design for power utilities is a plusProficiency providing technical leadership to a team of professionalsStrong organizational and interpersonal skills along with both verbal and written communicationCompensation
$85,000 to $135,000Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.Why choose Dillon
Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.We live our core values :Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
Continuous Development: always learning;
always adapting;
always growing;
Creativity: discover new possibilities;
Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.In addition, we offer:
Employee share purchase planDillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.A competitive compensation packageComprehensive health benefitsGenerous retirement savings planStudent loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributionsFlexible work hours and hybrid working optionsDillon 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.Learning and Development opportunitiesAs a knowledge-based business, 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.Focus on InnovationThe 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.Employee and Family Assistance programA variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
Wellness Subsidy
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.
About Dillon
Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.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. We look forward to hearing from you.Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon
We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.
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