Posted 2 months ago
Electrical Buildings Design Engineer – Buildings & Industry Projects
@ EXP
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
EXP is hiring a full-time Electrical Buildings Design Engineer in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for its Buildings & Industry Group. The role designs and manages electrical systems for educational, healthcare, commercial and complex buildings across Atlantic Canada. A P.Eng. licence and 7+ years of building electrical design experience are required.
Responsibilities:
- Design electrical systems for buildings, including power, essential power and grounding
- Design telecom, data, security and fire alarm systems
- Design lighting and lighting control systems
- Prepare specifications, feasibility studies and design briefs
- Conduct building condition assessments and estimate construction costs
Requirements summary:
- P.Eng. licensed with Engineers Nova Scotia
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 7+ years of electrical design for building systems
- Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32 and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Knowledge of Canadian Building Code and Canadian Electrical Code
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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EXP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 306 |
Position: Electrical Buildings Design Engineer
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Buildings & Industry Group
Join EXP and Power the Future of Electrical Engineering
At EXP, we believe great experiences start with the right people. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered innovative engineering solutions across North America. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, respect, and creativity. When you join EXP, you become part of a global network of professionals shaping sustainable and efficient built environments.
We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Halifax. This role involves designing and managing electrical systems for educational and healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, and complex projects across Atlantic Canada.
Key Responsibilities
Design and specify electrical systems for buildings, including:
Power distribution, essential power systems (generators, UPS), grounding design.
Telecommunications, data systems, security, and fire alarm systems.
Lighting and lighting control systems.
Prepare technical specifications, feasibility studies, and design briefs.
Conduct building condition assessments and options evaluations.
Estimate construction costs and develop project documentation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and efficient designs.
Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with Engineers Nova Scotia.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
7+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
Experience in education and healthcare electrical design is an asset
Familiarity with Nova Scotia market is an asset.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Proficiency with AGi32 lighting design software.
Strong knowledge of Canadian Building Codes, Canadian Electrical Code, electrical standards, and best practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Join EXP?
Work on innovative building and industrial projects.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work hours.
Opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.
Be part of an employee-owned company that values sustainability and innovation.
EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [email protected].
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.Journal
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