Electrical Engineer

At CBCL Limited, we are a successful, dynamic, and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical & Instrumentation team based in Halifax, NS.

Bring your expertise, creativity, and leadership to a team that thrives on delivering excellence in electrical design and consulting for a wide range of industrial, water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects. You ll play a key role in shaping the future of essential infrastructure across diverse sectors, all while being part of a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Innovate: Manage, coordinate, and design electrical systems for industrial facilities, water & wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and other infrastructure;
• Mentor and Inspire: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technologists, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and growth;
• Design with Precision: Prepare detailed designs, contract documents, and technical specifications for systems such as power distribution (medium and low voltage), lighting, telecommunications, fire alarm, instrumentation, control systems;
• Deliver Excellence: Provide electrical engineering advice and support across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring smooth project execution and technical excellence;
• Ensure Safety & Quality: Incorporate safety standards and risk analysis into designs while ensuring projects adhere to electrical codes, standards, and best practices;
• Drive Business Growth: Engage in business development activities, including proposal preparation and client interaction;
• Provide On-Site Expertise: Conduct site surveys, assess existing infrastructure, and oversee construction activities to ensure the successful execution of projects; and
• Deliver Technical Reports: Prepare and review technical reports, cost estimates, and tender documents.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with registration or eligibility for registration with provincial Engineering Associations;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience;
• Experience in electrical system design, including power distribution, lighting, control systems, and instrumentation, with in-depth knowledge of electrical codes;
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical information, draft detailed reports, and work collaboratively with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and project stakeholders; and
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and deliver quality work on time and within budget.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

Valued Experience

• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment is preferred;
• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience;
• Electrical design experience in industrial, water, and/or wastewater; and
• Knowledge of PLC-based control systems and instrumentation.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment, including:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness Incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance;
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposure to a variety of projects;
• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and
• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills;

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its twelve offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Please let us know by emailing [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.