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Junior Electrical Technologist

Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. As part of our Electrical Engineering team, you will contribute to the design of safe, efficient, and innovative electrical systems for building and industrial facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on impactful projects while developing your technical expertise within a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineering environment.

Your Role

  • Contribute to the design of electrical infrastructure for building and industrial facilities

  • Support lighting system design in accordance with codes and project requirements

  • Produce layouts and technical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD

  • Participate in site visits to gather technical information and validate design assumptions

  • Collaborate closely with engineers, technologists, and other team members

  • Assist senior engineering staff throughout the project lifecycle

  • Be available to apply for security clearance as required

About You

  • Ability to contribute to electrical design tasks under the guidance of senior engineers

  • Aptitude for working with Revit and AutoCAD for electrical layouts and documentation

  • Proficiency in understanding electrical systems for buildings or industrial environments

  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

  • Willingness to participate in site visits and field work as required

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more. (https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/rewards-benefits-canada)

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more. (https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/)

Additional Information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. (https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/en/site-services/privacy-statement)

Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $58,000 - $70,000). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Cities & development Design & Drafting

Location

Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147994

Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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