Project Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Bedford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an Intermediate Project Engineer to lead various electrical design and project management tasks in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The role involves working on cutting-edge power conversion equipment for military applications, ensuring compliance and effective communication with teams across multiple disciplines. Join a motivating team dedicated to innovation and excellence in defense technology.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one

Competitive compensation with professional development reimbursement

Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions

Vacation, personal days, and sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design and project management.
• Strong electrical aptitude and technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with military and commercial standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage various electrical design activities and project schedules.
• Review customer specifications and develop supportive designs.
• Create and manage technical documents and requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Design

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

GitHub

MS Access

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Location:

Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA, B4B 1G9

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99% .

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Intermediate Project Engineer – Power Electronics is responsible to coordinate and monitor the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment . This role will manage a wide variety of projects and electrical design activities of varying scope and scale, including schedule development and maintenance, generation of EAC, ETC and other program metrics, milestone creation and tracking, and subcontract documentation deliverable management.

As Project Engineer, your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project management of a wide variety of electrical design activities of varying scope and scale

Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments, including EAC, ETC, milestone reports and schedule performance

Provide programmatic assistance and direction for electrical design activities

Review customer specifications and requirements and work with the engineering team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

Ensure design compliance with all project requirements

Assist in the creation and management of ILS requirements, including technical manuals and other supporting documentation

Work with the Engineering Manager to determine resource requirements based on project status

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, and the customer as required

Participate in the preparation of more complex and significant proposals

What you require to be successful in the role:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with electrical design in a light manufacturing environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience
• Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools and software, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Recent experience using MS Project, MS Access would be desirable
• Recent experience using GitHub would be desirable
• Strong electrical aptitude
• Excellent technical writing, planning, and project management skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and is able to set and achieve goals and objectives

Benefits of working with DRS:

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to participate in the design and development of DRS PPI’s next generation of power conversion equipment, using leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • An exceptional mental health benefit
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.