Electrical Engineer
Job in
Chatham-Kent, Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Dillon Consulting
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-26
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 135000 CAD Yearly
CAD
85000.00
135000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Chatham-KentResponsibilities
What your day will look like
Design & Project Management
Provide full spectrum of project delivery, from requirement gathering, preliminary design, full design, construction, site reviews, commissioning, and troubleshooting for environmental, industrial, manufacturing, commercial, municipal, institutional and infrastructure projects.Involved in the design and draft for power and electrical systems including but not limited to power distribution Low and Medium Voltage, Motor Control, lighting systems, Instrumentation and Control, Emergency Power generation, Fire alarm and Security systems, Communications systems, and fire alarm systemsPrepare construction cost estimatesPrepare technical specifications, drawings, and contract documentsPrepare technical reportsPerform testing and verification of Electrical systemsAssist with thorough site investigations/reviews for the purpose of creating deficiency reports or determining existing site conditions during the design process of renovation projects.Assist with construction administration (CA) tasks, including shop drawing review, responding to requests for information (RFI) and issuing contemplated change orders (CCO).Complete the review of safe work practices and performing risk assessments for employee tasks.Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staffCoordinate with Utilities, equipment suppliers, contractors, and clients on regular basisPeer review to ensure all design meets quality and applicable standards including Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes and regulations, UL, National Building codes, NFPA, and othersBusiness Development
Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentationsBusiness travel to other Dillon offices upon requestLearning & Development
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional developmentInput to the career development of junior staff, including direction in project management, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoringContribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committeesQualifications
What you will need to succeedA degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible to be licensed within six months.A minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience.Experience
Proven experience in the preparation and design of Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Systems including:Electrical Equipment physical arrangement, selections, sizing and locatingone line diagrams and engineering studies for equipment application, including metering, protection and control
Low and Medium Voltage Power design, instrumentation, and control equipment specifications
Design calculations such as load analysis and calculations, Voltage drop, equipment sizing, bus/cable tray support loading, conduit and wire sizing. Emergency Power generator sizing Grounding and bonding
Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Relay Coordination calculations and design.
SCADA systems and related control and instrumentation design Overhead and underground electrical design Motor Control design
Lighting design and calculations Communication systems (Data, telephone, internet), security, access control, and fire alarm designProven experience in the preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installationDemonstrated abilities in the delivery of accurate and thorough designs that meet industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices with excellent constructabilityDemonstrated success in project management and business development various types of projectsProven experience in the review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability including Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes and regulations, UL, National Building codes, NFPA, and others.Coordination with various power and communications utilities and companies for successful completion and connection of power and communication lines to existing and new networks.Demonstrated experience in maintaining complete project documentation with respect to design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data informationDemonstrated success leading teams of technical professionals on multi-disciplinary projectsExtensive experience in electrical power and distribution design, fault protection and protective relay design for power utilities is a plusProficiency providing technical leadership to a team of professionalsStrong organizational and interpersonal skills along with both verbal and written communicationCompensation
$85,000 to $135,000
Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful…
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