Director of Electrical Engineering

Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client in Nova Scotia is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead and grow a dedicated local team, shaping regional growth strategy and delivering a expanding portfolio of building and infrastructure projects. This role combines technical leadership with business development, client engagement, and mentorship.

You will oversee electrical design for commercial, institutional, multi-residential, and industrial projects, ensuring quality design, effective project delivery, and

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a local electrical engineering team.
• Oversee design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, multi-residential, and industrial projects.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships with architects, developers, and owners.

Job description

The client is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead and grow a dedicated local electrical engineering team in Nova Scotia, with a focus on shaping regional growth strategy, developing client relationships, and driving delivery of an expanding electrical engineering portfolio. The role combines technical leadership, business development, and team building to support high-quality design and project execution across a range of building and infrastructure projects.

The Director of Electrical Engineering will oversee the design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, multi-residential, and industrial projects, leading initiatives from concept through construction. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing design drawings, specifications, technical reports, and system analyses (such as load calculations and equipment selection), conducting site visits, attending project meetings, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and reviewing shop drawings while supporting contract administration during construction.

The position also emphasizes client engagement and growth, including identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with architects, developers, building owners, and relevant agencies. The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience to mentor and develop team members, support workforce planning and recruitment, and foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, with an opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and to supporting The client’s presence in regional engineering, development, and construction communities.