Electrical Engineer

EXP; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering and architecture is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join their Halifax office. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model and the chance to work on significant projects across Atlantic Canada. You will prepare essential drawings and specifications, conduct technical assessments, and ensure compliance with building codes. This innovative firm encourages collaboration among its multidisciplinary team, providing an engaging work environment that fosters professional growth. If you have a passion for electrical engineering and a desire to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in buildings and industrial electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensed or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, specifications, and reports for projects.
• Conduct facility condition assessments and feasibility studies.
• Communicate with clients and project stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Calculations

Field Investigations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most reputable engineering and architecture firms, EXP is extremely proud to offer a full suite of multidisciplinary consulting services to our clients. We are also 100% employee-owned, which gives us great flexibility to make many key business decisions at a local level.

As we continue to grow our business and enhance our service offerings locally, we are eagerly seeking a highly motivated, technically competent, Electrical Engineer within Atlantic Canada.

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you’ll be joining our Halifax office, while also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid work model. In recent years, we have prioritized significant investments in our physical office space to provide a bright, vibrant, highly functional, technologically advanced, and collaborative working environment for our team.

Regardless of your physical location, you will have the ability to collaborate seamlessly with EXP’s multidisciplinary team from within the region and across the company on some of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most exciting projects! If desired, you will also be given the opportunity to contribute to unique and challenging projects outside of Atlantic Canada as well.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Prepare drawings, specifications and reports necessary to deliver a project
• Create project specific details to clarify project scope and create building sections to assist with interference coordination between building systems.
• Prepare calculations to size electrical services and prepare equipment schedules that are project specific. Coordinate with necessary project team members to review these services. Ensure that a complete and correct design is achieved
• Respond to both internal and external communication regarding project or design status; report to the Buildings and Industrial Engineering manager and/or project manager regarding the design status
• Conduct facility condition assessments; feasibility studies, design briefs, options evaluations
• Create design drawings in AutoCAD and REVIT
• Undertake field investigations (e.g. building condition assessments, field measurements, preliminary reports etc.)
• Conduct technical code & standard reviews and technical calculations to support building systems designs and reports
• Communicate with clients, project stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team members using Microsoft Teams and other tools
• Support clients during tendering and construction, including site inspections, site reports and monitoring of contractor progress

What your experience looks like

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant buildings and industrial experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensed with Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS), or eligible for immediate registration
• Background in preparation of construction documents, including specifications and cost estimates
• A solid understanding of electrical design, construction, project and budget management, and proposal preparation
• Knowledge of the national building code, CSA and Canadian Electrical Code
• REVIT/BIM proficiency is considered a strong asset
• Able to work in a deadline-driven environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) products
• Experience with energy modelling and energy auditing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, power generation, LEED, Green Globes are considered an asset

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [e-mail].