Building Electrical Engineer

CIMA+; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Nova Scotia is seeking a Building Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will contribute to the design of electrical systems for various projects in the commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors. With 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, you'll work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. This position offers development opportunities, a focus on work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits including vacation and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

Work/Life balance policy

3-5 weeks of vacation based on experience

Tailored training programs

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license from a regulatory body is required.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in building electrical projects.
• Proficiency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Liaise directly with clients and maintain business relationships.
• Prepare proposal submissions including pricing and RFP responses.
• Participate in electrical design and compliance assurance.

Skills

Building electrical systems

Electrical distribution

Lighting design

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AGI 32 lighting calculation software

Job description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

CIMA+'s Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings. We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are looking for a Building Electrical Engineer in the Atlantic area. As a key player in building electrical projects, the Engineer will contribute to the design of plans and models, perform surveys, and assist the engineering team in the realization of projects in the commercial, industrial, institutional and hospital sectors.

You will work in a dynamic environment, as part of a team of engineers, technicians and drafters, on challenging projects. You will evolve within a passionate team in a context where initiative and trust are strongly encouraged.

Main responsibilities

• Liaise directly with clients and maintain business relationships
• Prepare proposal submissions including pricing, agreements, and/or response to RFPs
• Participate in the electrical design of the building, such as electrical distribution, lighting including AGI32 calculation, fire alarm, etc.
• Liaise with mechanical team on HVAC system design etc.
• Make the selection of equipment.
• Prepare technical reports
• Prepare specifications
• Ensure compliance to the quality assurance and control program
• Perform building assessments for electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• To be entittled as Professional Engineer by the licensing and regulatory body (ex: Engineers Nova Scotia, PEO, etc.);
• Need to have demonstrable experience in building electrical systems (electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, hvac) etc.
• Knowledge of building electrical codes and regulations
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Good command of Revit and AutoCAD software
• Knowledge of AGI 32 lighting calculation software (an asset)
• ASP Construction card (an asset)
• Valid Driver's license.
• Proficiency in French (an asset).

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.