Experienced Professionals

Halifax, NS

The position of an Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer will be an integral part of our electrical engineering team by providing design expertise, project management and mentorship of EITs. Our projects include building systems for multi-unit residential, commercial and industrial buildings. You will work alongside our existing mechanical and electrical engineering team of engineers (EIT to Senior), designers and drafts people.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer, licensed or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• A strong academic record is an asset.

• 5-10 years electrical engineering design experience in building systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment to a high degree of detail.
• Eager to perform a wide range of technical project types and roles.
• Experience in managing a portfolio of projects and working with a team of technical professionals to ensure projects are executed in full compliance with quality standards and applicable regulatory criteria.
• Possess professional demeanour and communicates with excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• Demonstrate skills in Word and other current software used in data collection, compilation, and presentation.
• Able to plan timelines, manage one’s own schedule and meet deadlines.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
• A valid Nova Scotia Drivers License is preferred.
• Persons who belong to an employment equity group are encouraged to self identify.
• Persons who are of Indigenous heritage are encouraged to self identify.

Electrical Design

• Layout, circuiting and riser diagrams for lighting, power, controls, communications, and life safety systems.
• Building Service and feeder sizing.
• Specifications.
• Software: AutoCAD (MEP), Revit, Agi32, Excel.

Project Management

• Internal management of design projects (budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, client communication).
• Attend design team meetings (project-based and internal).
• Prepare contracts documents, review RFIs and shop drawings.
• Prepare building permit submissions, and coordinate approvals and inspections with utilities.

Mentoring

• Continue building the electrical engineering team by providing leadership, training and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Business Development

• Build and/or support client relations at the appropriate levels, work in conjunction with our senior leadership team and explore new business opportunities.

Safety

• Adhere to Strum’s health and safety program and ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed and improved as necessary.

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on a wide range of large and small, interesting projects, including new and upcoming technologies.
• Interaction with a diverse client base.
• A team environment where your input will be noticed and valued.
• Collaboration and room for professional development and career growth.
• Dynamic and flexible work arrangements.

The position requires a highly motivated individual with both technical and communication skills, a positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and strong organizational and communication skills. At Strum, we provide a professional, energetic team environment that promotes camaraderie, and collaboration which results in low staff turnover.

Strum Consulting is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. Strum Consulting welcomes qualified candidates from all ethnicities, religions, colours, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. We encourage applicants from minority groups, women, racialized groups, Indigenous heritage and LGBTQIA+ community to self identify. Please contact us at careers@strum.com if any accommodations are required at any stage of the hiring process.

Strum Consulting prioritises the health and safety of its employees and it is a core value in our culture. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and taking courses on WHMIS as well as First Aid and CPR is mandatory.