Electrical Engineer

Reporting to the Director, Technical Services, the Electrical Engineer, Strategic Infrastructure Division (SID) will be a key member of the Build NS Team. This position provides guidance and strategy though all project phases including design, construction and commissioning of electrical systems with a primary focus on both strategic infrastructure healthcare projects of varying scopes and delivery methods.

The Electrical Engineer will be required to develop user requirements; collaborate with specialized user groups, internal and external partners and team members; as well as scope and design efficient systems that maximize energy efficiency, comfort, user and staff safety, enhance asset longevity and ensure optimal return on projects.

Responsibilities

• Review programs, user group needs, schematics, drawings, specifications and contract documents to ensure conformance with project requirements, codes and industry standards.
• Evaluate and quantify the impact of changes on project outcomes.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to the Project Delivery Team.
• Identify opportunities to enhance healthcare project delivery and facility operations by recommending improved methods and system changes.
• Act as an electrical engineer subject matter expert for multiple healthcare projects.
• Read and understand contract documents. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed.
• Help drive healthcare environmental health and safety programs at the project level, with a sustainable and safety-oriented approach to work.
• Support the Project Delivery Team through all phases of projects including planning, design, tender, construction, commissioning and closeout of large and complex healthcare projects. Project delivery can be through various methods including Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), Design Bid Build (DBB), Construction Management (CM) or Design Build (DB) by assisting in establishment, design, and delivery of electrical requirements in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university (e.g., ABET in the US, CEAB in Canada)
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with 8+ years of experience in the building design and construction industry. Must hold a license in good standing in Nova Scotia or another Canadian jurisdiction. Candidates licensed outside of Nova Scotia are expected to achieve local registration in a timely manner.
• Experience in electrical engineering design and management on healthcare projects or a related field, with knowledge of building and healthcare industry standards and requirements.
• Must have demonstrated experience (minimum of 3 years' experience) with electrical engineering healthcare-related design and construction, and experience with CSA healthcare electrical standards, and all current and pending national codes and standards, including those given below.
• Knowledge and experience with the current Canadian Electrical code and a good familiarity with CSA standards such as Z32, CSA C282, Z8000 & Z317.13-12.
• Experience with Integrated Design Process (IDP): Essential to success, bringing together all stakeholders early to align goals and optimize passive strategies before adding technology is considered an asset
• Experience in producing and/or reviewing construction drawings and details and demonstration of the ability to review and red-line construction documents, both from the viewpoint of the electrical discipline and co-ordination review of all disciplines and assets.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet, budgeting and project scheduling software programs is considered an asset.
• Continuing Education courses, seminars or workshops in healthcare issues/trends and conflict resolution is considered an asset.
• Must have a basic understanding of various construction related contracts and be familiar with Construction Specifications - Canada's National Master Specification, Master Format, and Canadian Construction Documents Committee Standards Forms and with various methods of specifying including Prescriptive, Propriety and Performance.
• Familiarity with the Department of Public Works Design Requirements Manual (the DC350) and Nova Scotia Structured Cabling Guidelines would be considered as an asset.
• Experience which demonstrates ability to multi-task and manages several project portfolios at the same time with the same level of attention.
• As work pertains to construction, must have basic knowledge of safety procedures in the construction environment.

Core Skills

Healthcare Electrical Engineering

A little bit about us

Build Nova Scotia

Build Nova Scotia is the Province's Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population growth. In short, we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotia's diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive, sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy, connected, and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing, and we're doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being, build local pride and momentum, and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

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Work With Us

Pay Grade: NSL-14

Salary Range: $3448.90 - $4742.24 Bi-Weekly

Salary Placement: The placement of a new hire into the salary range is based on an objective salary rating process. This process will assess the knowledge, skills and overall qualifications of a candidate along with internal equity to determine appropriate compensation placement. Each pay grade has established steps, and new hires cannot exceed certain maximums which are outlined in the Compensation Framework. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on these factors.

Benefits:

• Build Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and General Illness Leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities