Electrical Technologist/EIT

Are you a driven individual with strong leadership and technical capabilities, passionate about the dynamic coastal environment? Do you excel at building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders? Are you a forward-thinking problem solver who thrives on innovation? If you're seeking an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise to coastal challenges, we want to hear from you! With excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, you'll thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Electrical discipline group is looking for an Electrical Technologist/Engineer-in-Training to join 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. 

This position is available at our Fredericton office. This position requires the person to be in the office five times a week (hybrid work arrangement and remote work is available on an as needed basis).

What your day will look like

Design & Drafting

• Assist Electrical Engineers and Project Managers with the design and drafting support for multi-disciplinary projects
• Assist with the preparation of reports, specifications, and project memos
• Assist with electrical calculations including voltage drop, load calculations, short circuit analysis and Arch Flash studies

On-site observation

• Performance of electrical observations, and inspections during construction
• Review shop drawings, respond to request for information from contractors
• Commissioning of on-site systems
• Business travel upon request

Learning & 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

What you will need to succeed

• An electrical engineering technologist diploma or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineer  
• Registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist or Engineer in Training in the province of New Brunswick or eligible to be certified within six months
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Two to three years’ work experience, however less experienced professionals will be considered
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2014 (or newer)
• Working knowledge of Revit as a Building Information Management (BIM) design tool
• Working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and related building codes
• Microstation experience is an asset
• Hands-on experience in the design and drafting of electrical systems is required

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:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• 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.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.

In addition, we offer:

• 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, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization
• 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 20 offices and more than 1000 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 the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you!