2024 Engineers Nova Scotia Award Winner
L.A. White Engineer Award: Shaun Dieltgens, P.Eng.
Awarded to an engineer who has made significant contributions to the profession of engineering and their community, and demonstrates great promise as a professional engineer.
“I’m honoured to receive this award—it’s a testament to the importance of our work in preparing our new healthcare infrastructure as part of the Cape Breton Redevelopment project. I’m grateful to be part of such meaningful work and look forward to what’s next.” Shaun Dieltgens, P.Eng., has established a track record as a role model to his colleagues and peers within the engineering profession, as well as being a spokesperson for the value that engineers bring to complex environments, such as shipbuilding and healthcare. A passion for his home community of New Waterford drew Shaun Dieltgens to join the Cape Breton Healthcare Redevelopment projects to improve the healthcare experiences of residents for generations to come. As the Director of Operational Readiness with the Redevelopment Project, Shaun he has participated in the recruitment of other engineers to the project team and mentored these engineers to understand how to apply their skills to a new and challenging
environment. Together, their work will help support frontline staff and healthcare providers successfully move into their new facilities. Shaun has a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial) from Dalhousie University and was awarded the Dr. Eldon Gunn Memorial Award for Excellence in Industrial Engineering design for his senior year design thesis. Shaun has also supported professional development for the engineering community in Cape Breton through
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the delivery of educational sessions at Cape Breton University focused on the knowledge and experience he has gained as an Industrial Engineer. He is currently working towards an MBA from Cape Breton University.