Electrical engineer jobs in Canada (1,315 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

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Open jobs: 1,315
Employers: 464

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $106,428Across 227 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.14Across 38 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%7 listings
Hybrid: 38%494 listings
On-site: 62%811 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (98), Egis Group (61), BBA Consultants (42).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Waterstone Human capital
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…the roll-forming industry, and they're looking for a Senior Electrical Designer to own complete electrical schematics from concept through to a finished bill of…
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Electrical Engineer, Mining
EXP
North Bay, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
SYSTRA
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Electronics engineer
Sander Geophysics
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
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Senior Electrical Engineer
HDR
Toronto, ON · Ottawa, ON · Richmond Hill, ON · Victoria, BC · Vancouver, BC · Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Vard Marine Inc.
Vancouver, BC
- $125,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Vard Marine Inc.
Ottawa, ON
- $125,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer/Reliability
Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)
Truro, NS · ON · NB · NS · PE · NL
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Electrical Engineer
EnGlobe Corp.
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer, Mining
EXP
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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HP
Senior Electrical Engineer
HOCS Projects
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
HOCS Projects is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and discipline oversight for electrical engineering and design across proje
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Electrical Design Engineer (Intermediate)
Sense Engineering
Remote, Canada
- $85,000 to $105,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
You have built a strong foundation in electrical building systems. You can design, coordinate, solve problems, and deliver, but you may still be waiting for the opportunity to lead a…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Toronto, ON
- $52 to $72 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
MPE a division of Englobe
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
This position requires an Electrical Engineer (or Professional Technologist of Engineering) with an interest in Industrial / Municipal / Commercial electrical & controls design to work.
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Sense Engineering
Remote, Canada
- $125,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Electrical Engineer - Team Lead
KROON Electric
Ottawa, ON
At KROON Electric, we specialize in delivering safe and reliable electrical solutions. We support end‑to‑end electrical contracting services across all sectors, backed by decades of…
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Electrical Engineer
ANDRITZ AG
Peterborough, ON
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Electrical Engineer - Team Lead
KROON
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
At KROON Electric, we specialize in delivering safe and reliable electrical solutions. We support end‑to‑end electrical contracting services across all sectors, backed by decades of…
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Electronics Engineer
Sander Geophysics
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
SGL is seeking an Electronics Engineer to work as part of our Engineering and Software teams.
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Control Systems Engineer
Amaris Consulting | Part of Mantu
Laval, QC
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
ANDRITZ
Peterborough, ON
- Full-time
The open position is for an Electrical Engineer in the hydro generator engineering group. The team is responsible for the design of large hydro generator components, with a primary focus on…
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Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Our Calgary office is looking for a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our growing, multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include the design of electrical systems including…
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Electrical Engineer
Centrix Control Solutions
Kelowna, BC
- Other
…range of industrial sectors. We are currently seeking to add an Electrical Engineer to our Kelowna…
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Instrumentation Engineer Level II
Worley
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Lead Electrical Engineer – Medium & High Voltage
LeadingEdge HR Solutions
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Industry: Electrical Engineering, Power Systems & Microgrids

Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Toronto, ON, Canada

$52 to $72 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $52 to $72 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Experience: 10-15 years of electrical detail engineering experience.
Posting language: English · French
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects

Job Description

Join a leading consulting engineering firm specializing in renewable energy and utility infrastructure projects, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), wind, solar, and high-voltage substation developments. This role provides an exciting opportunity to engage with complex projects from development through commissioning, leading multidisciplinary design efforts, and contributing to the growth of a rapidly expanding renewable energy portfolio.

Responsibilities

Lead the electrical engineering execution of renewable energy and utility infrastructure projects, including BESS, wind, solar, and substation projects from development through commissioning.
Prepare and review detailed engineering and design packages, including electrical and protection & control (P&C) deliverables.
Provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in hands-on design activities.
Allocate approximately 70% of time to engineering design, technical reviews, and mentoring junior team members, with 30% focused on project coordination, client engagement, and workflow management.
Manage and deliver single-discipline electrical engineering projects valued at $1M+.
Review and approve engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Coordinate with clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Apply engineering judgment to support project planning, design development, construction support, and commissioning activities.
Take ownership of project execution, including scope management, schedule adherence, and quality of deliverables.
Perform professional engineering responsibilities, including preparation and stamping of engineering documents where required.

Essential Skills

10-15 years of electrical detail engineering experience.
Experience in renewable energy projects, including exposure to substation and high-voltage (110kV and above) systems.
P.Eng certification.
Proficiency in load flow, short circuit, arc flash, voltage sizing, transformer sizing, and battery sizing.
Experience in developing Single Line Diagrams and Three Line Diagrams.
Strong client-facing and communication skills.
Experience in protection & controls (P&C).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Exposure to Ontario interconnection processes (IESO HONI) is a plus.
Experience in consulting firms.
Experience with solar, wind, and BESS projects.
Experience in substation detail engineering.
Experience in leading and mentoring junior team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $72.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toronto, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Lead the electrical engineering execution of renewable energy and utility infrastructure projects, including BESS, wind, solar, and substation projects from development through commissioning.
Prepare and review detailed engineering and design packages, including electrical and protection & control (P&C) deliverables.
Provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in hands-on design activities.
Allocate approximately 70% of time to engineering design, technical reviews, and mentoring junior team members, with 30% focused on project coordination, client engagement, and workflow management.
Manage and deliver single-discipline electrical engineering projects valued at $1M+.
Review and approve engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Coordinate with clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Apply engineering judgment to support project planning, design development, construction support, and commissioning activities.
Take ownership of project execution, including scope management, schedule adherence, and quality of deliverables.
Perform professional engineering responsibilities, including preparation and stamping of engineering documents where required.

Essential Skills

10-15 years of electrical detail engineering experience.
Experience in renewable energy projects, including exposure to substation and high-voltage (110kV and above) systems.
P.Eng certification.
Proficiency in load flow, short circuit, arc flash, voltage sizing, transformer sizing, and battery sizing.
Experience in developing Single Line Diagrams and Three Line Diagrams.
Strong client-facing and communication skills.
Experience in protection & controls (P&C).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Exposure to Ontario interconnection processes (IESO HONI) is a plus.
Experience in consulting firms.
Experience with solar, wind, and BESS projects.
Experience in substation detail engineering.
Experience in leading and mentoring junior team members.

Work Environment

The position is based in Toronto, ON, with standard work hours from 9-5. The company offers flexibility to pick which days to work. The work environment encourages collaboration with Sr. and junior electrical engineers, designers, drafters, and project management teams. You'll engage directly with clients and project stakeholders throughout the engineering, design, construction, and commissioning phases. The role provides exposure to the full project lifecycle, allowing engineers to remain hands-on in challenging technical work and take ownership of technical delivery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $72.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toronto, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design and delivery for renewable energy and utility infrastructure projects, including BESS, wind, solar, and substations, from development through commissioning. Review and approve engineering deliverables, manage project scope, schedule, and quality, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Requires 10–15 years of electrical detail engineering experience, a P.Eng certification, and experience with renewable energy projects, substations, and high-voltage systems of 110 kV or above. Candidates should be proficient in power system studies and equipment sizing, experienced in P&C and electrical diagrams, and have strong client-facing communication skills.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Renewable Energy Projects
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Substation Engineering
High-Voltage Systems
Protection And Controls
Load Flow Analysis
Short-Circuit Analysis
Arc-Flash Analysis
Transformer Sizing
Battery Sizing
Single-Line Diagrams
Three-Line Diagrams
Project Leadership

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Renewable Energy
Battery Energy Storage Systems
BESS
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Utility Infrastructure
Substations
High-Voltage Systems
110 kV
Protection And Controls
P.Eng
Load Flow
Short-Circuit Analysis
Arc-Flash Analysis
Voltage Sizing
Transformer Sizing
Battery Sizing
Single-Line Diagrams
Three-Line Diagrams
IESO
HONI
Interconnection Processes
Engineering Design
Commissioning
Project Coordination
Scope Management
Schedule Management
Quality Assurance
Client Engagement

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