Electrical Engineer-in-Training

Are you someone with strong technical capabilities?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity 

Dillon’s Transportation & Facilities technical group is looking for an Electrical 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. 

In Dillon, we function as a single team across 23 offices nationwide, allowing you to collaborate with teams and colleagues across the country daily.  The role is available in our Winnipeg office.

What your day will look like

Design and Project management

• Assist lead electrical engineers on multi-disciplinary projects
• Assist in the preparation of electrical designs including: 
• One line diagrams and engineering studies
• building power, lighting and fire alarm systems
• equipment specifications
• design calculations
• Electrical drafting of ongoing and new projects using CAD software
• Complete design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Assistance with the preparation of reports and detailed design documents
• Perform on-site inspections and condition assessments
• Assistance on commissioning teams
• Perform contractor submittal reviews
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members 
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request

Learning and 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

• A degree in electrical engineering
• Registration as an engineer-in-training in the province of Manitoba, or be eligible within six months
• One to two years’ work experience with exposure to consulting is considered an asset, however, new graduates will also be considered

• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices
• Understanding of the range of project design and implementation activities including development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, and contract administration
• Proficient in the use of current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Revit software will be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of AGI32 software is considered an asset
• Experience in Instrumentation & Controls, including preparation of P&IDs, loop drawings, instrument specifications, and PLC IO lists will be considered an asset
• Experience in low voltage distribution, motor protection and control, emergency power distribution, and lighting design will be considered an asset

Why Choose Dillon

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words that result in actions 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

In addition, we offer:

• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
• A Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible Work Hours and Remote 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 remote 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 (EFAP)
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of 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 25 offices and more than 1200 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 17 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. 

Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!