Electrical Designer/Eit – Lighting And Traffic Signals

Overview
Are you someone with strong leadership and 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, 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 Designer/EIT – Lighting and Traffic Signals 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.
At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at any of the following Dillon offices in Ontario: Toronto, London, Kitchener, Windsor, Chatham, Kingston, Ottawa or Guelph.
Responsibilities
What your day will look like
Design and Project Coordination

• Prepare wiring diagrams and electrical details
• Design of low voltage electrical distribution design for subdivisions
• Design of traffic signals and illumination
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
• Coordinate a variety of multi-disciplinary projects for both public and private sector clients
• Site visits and contract administration
• Prepare contract documents and specifications
• Voltage drop calculations
• Contribute to the technical expertise on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects including:
• Prepare lighting and traffic signal layouts
• Photometric analysis of lighting systems

Learning & Development

• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development

Qualifications
What you will need to succeed

• 1 - 3 years of professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry is considered an asset
• IMSA Certifications in Traffic Signal Level I and Level II Design, Roadway Lighting Technician Level I and Level II are considered an asset
• A degree in electrical engineering

Experience

• Knowledge of various municipal and MTO lighting and traffic signal design standards
• Knowledge of ANSI/IES, Transportation Association of Canada standards and Ontario Electrical Safety Code as they relate to lighting and traffic signals
• Abilities in project management/coordination
• Proven experience in the design of traffic signals and illumination
• Knowledge of MTO Contract Preparation System (CPS)
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential
• Knowledge of AGi32 and other lighting calculation programs

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 that result in actions build trust;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences

In addition, we offer:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• 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
• Generous retirement savings plan
• 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
• A competitive compensation package
• 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
• Wellness Subsidy
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
• Employee share purchase plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• 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 work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• 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
• Focus on Innovation
• Flexible work hours
• Comprehensive health benefits
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees

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 900 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!