Electrical engineer jobs in Canada (1,340 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,340
Employers: 471

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $106,611Across 229 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.88Across 39 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%7 listings
Hybrid: 37%502 listings
On-site: 62%828 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

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

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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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Sr. Electronics Engineer
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Electrical Engineer
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Skookumchuck, BC
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
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Senior Electrical Engineer, Distribution
RAM Engineering Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
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Specialist Electrical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Mississauga, Ontario
- Full-time
The Specialist Electrical Engineer provides advanced technical expertise and leadership for the design, modification, maintenance, and life‑extension of electrical systems supporting CANDU…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Mississauga, Ontario
- Full-time
As a new member of the Nuclear Steam Plant (NSP) electrical engineering department, you will involve with a variety of exciting projects supporting the design and modifications for the…
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Supervising Electrical Engineer
Syska Hennessy Group
Hamilton, ON
…and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Supervising Electrical Engineer to join our team in Hamilton, NJ…
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Supervising Electrical Engineer
Syska Hennessy Group
Hamilton, ON
…and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Supervising Electrical Engineer to join our team in Hamilton, NJ…
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Senior instrumentation and control engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in Electrical design, construction and commissioning of industrial and com
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Senior Electrical Engineer- Water
Stantec
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Defence Sector
AtkinsRéalis
Vancouver, British Columbia · Ottawa, Ontario · Quebec, Quebec
- Full-time
AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team based in one of our available office locations in either Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto-GTA, Sudbury, Winnipeg,…
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Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool
CIMA+
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool
CIMA+
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
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Supervising Electrical Engineer
Syska Hennessy Group
Hamilton, Ontario
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AtkinsRéalis

Senior instrumentation and control engineer

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 20 years of diverse experience, and eager to develop skills spanning design, programming, field engineering and commissioning;
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 11, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction, and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.

AtkinsRéalis is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.

As AtkinsRéalis positions itself for growth in the British Columbia marketplace, we offer a flexible work environment, convenient work location, matching pension contributions, generous vacation plus additional personal days off that can be used for any personal reason.

Your role

The engineer will report to the Project Manager and automation group manager, who will provide supervision for the instrumentation and control design work that includes the following:

Manage and coordinate with the project manager and discipline lead the progress of the engineering work in accordance with the project scope, schedule, and procedures;
Instrumentation and control system design, control strategy development;
Prepare technical documentation related to instrumentation and controls, that are required for the execution of projects, including but not limited to: equipment specifications, design criteria, P&IDs, schematics, loop drawings, instrument datasheets, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, installation details, control narratives, network diagrams, cable schedule, instrument list, equipment list, IO list;
Development and management of instrumentation and control system procurement packages;
Review vendor drawings to ensure conformity with engineering designs;
PLC, HMI, SCADA programming, commissioning, and Startup;
Mentoring team members.

About you

A Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering from an accredited university;
Registration as a professional engineer ;
Minimum 20 years of diverse experience, and eager to develop skills spanning design, programming, field engineering and commissioning;
Experience providing engineering services related to water and wastewater (W&WW);
Experience in many industrial sectors will be considered a strong asset;
Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation and control systems;
Strong understanding of cost & schedule management, delegation of work to a team and managing team performance to deliver projects;
Sales and business development–oriented skills, including client engagement, opportunity identification, and proposal support;
Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders on a technical and interpersonal level;
Awareness of Health, Safety, Environment and Community policy and standards.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range 117,200 to 161,200 annually. (Only Applicable to British Columbia). 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 .

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.

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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.

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Additional information

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Responsibilities

The engineer will manage and coordinate the progress of engineering work in accordance with project scope and schedule. Responsibilities include instrumentation and control system design, technical documentation preparation, and mentoring team members.

Requirements

A degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering and registration as a professional engineer are required. Candidates should have a minimum of 20 years of diverse experience in design, programming, field engineering, and commissioning.

Skills

Instrumentation and Control Design
Control Strategy Development
Technical Documentation
Procurement Packages
Vendor Drawing Review
PLC Programming
HMI Programming
SCADA Programming
Commissioning
Startup
Mentoring
Cost Management
Schedule Management
Team Performance Management
Communication
Health and Safety Awareness

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment
Convenient Work Location
Generous Vacation
Additional Personal Days Off
Competitive Compensation
Employee Recognition
Training and Professional Development
Hybrid Working Culture

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Instrumentation
Control Systems
Engineering
Procurement
PLC
HMI
SCADA
Commissioning
Technical Documentation
P&IDs
Schematic Drawings
Loop Drawings
Wiring Diagrams
Control Narratives
Network Diagrams
Cable Schedule
Instrument List
Equipment List
IO List
Health and Safety
Cost Management
Schedule Management
Mentoring
Automation
Field Engineering
Startup
Project Management
Technical Communication
Diverse Experience

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