Electrical BIM Technologist

Dillon Consulting Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase plan

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible work hours and hybrid working

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited seeks an Electrical BIM Technologist for our Halifax office to design and coordinate electrical systems using AutoCAD and Revit. You will contribute to multidisciplinary building projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.

The role requires 5–10+ years of experience and a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, with strong communication and organizational skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Electrical Engineering Technologist Program, or equivalent.
• 5-10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and Project Coordination for electrical/MEP systems.
• Apply 2D/3D CAD software to produce design drawings (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Coordinate field assessments and information gathering.
• Ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Assist senior team with preliminary drawings, redlines, and submittals.
• Support project managers and engineers in building systems design.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, scientists and staff.
• Travel to project sites and other Dillon offices as required.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

2D/3D CAD

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Are you someone with developing 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 trusted partner 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 Buildings Infrastructure Practice is looking for an Electrical BIM Technologist 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. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. This position is available at our Halifax Office.

Responsibilities

Design and Project Coordination

• Assistance with the completion of drafting and CAD for variety of project types including mechanical, fire protection and electrical
• Application of 2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and other specialty programs to produce design drawings
• Coordination and completion of field assessments and information gathering
• Ensure the assurance of quality, consistency and integrity of deliverables
• Assist the senior team member during preparation of preliminary drawings/sketches/notes for projects, redlines and plans for submittals
• Assistance to project managers and engineers in the functional and detailed design of building systems
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staff
• Business travel to project sites and to other Dillon offices upon request

Learning and Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Electrical Engineering Technologist Program, or equivalent
• 5-10+ years of relevant experience

Experience

• Experience in the latest versions of AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience in interpreting and implementing relevant codes, standards and regulatory requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Keen to be part of our growing team
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills

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 plan
• Employee share purchase plan: Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Dillon 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 opportunities
• As 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 Innovation
• The 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 program
• A 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.