Electrical engineer jobs in Canada (1,357 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

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Open jobs: 1,357
Employers: 474

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $106,454Across 230 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.69Across 40 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%7 listings
Hybrid: 37%508 listings
On-site: 62%839 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (101), 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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Electrical Engineer
Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc.
Windsor, ON
- Full-time
Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and site service systems.
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Senior Embedded Hardware & Electronics Engineer
Harvey Nash
Montreal, QC
- $125,000 to $155,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
They're looking for a Senior Embedded Hardware & Electronics Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept through production, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams…
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Electrical Engineer
Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc.
Cambridge, ON · Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and site service systems.
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INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER OR TECHNOLOGIST
MPE a division of Englobe
Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
Position: INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER or TECHNOLOGIST
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INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/TECHNOLOGIST
MPE a division of Englobe
Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
Position: INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/TECHNOLOGIST
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Electrical Engineer
Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc.
London, ON
- Full-time
Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and site service systems.
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Senior Airport Electrical Engineer, Airfield Electrical Engineering
Avia NG Airport Consultants
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer (Industrial, Energy, Infrastructure)
Ausenco
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Matchtech North America
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an established rail and transit team delivering clean, efficient and reliable electrification infrastructure across Canada. The…
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Lead Electrical Engineer
Bantrel Co.
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Lead Electrical Engineer
Worley
Sarnia, ON
- Full-time
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Lead Instrumentation Engineer
Worley
Sarnia, ON
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Callidus Engineering
London, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer
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London, ON
- Full-time
…presence in the Ontario market. The firm provides mechanical and electrical engineering services across a diverse portfolio of projects including healthcare, education, municipal,…
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Electrical Engineer
Orbital Industries
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Hays
Toronto, ON
- $110,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer, Mining
EXP
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
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Principal Electrical Engineer
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Sarnia, ON
- Full-time
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Principal Instrumentation Engineer
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Electrical Engineer, Mining
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St. John's, NL · Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer
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Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
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Bantrel Co.

Lead Electrical Engineer

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Experience: 10+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting industrial or energy projects.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

Company Description

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Energy team, based out of Edmonton, AB.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical excellence, project execution, client engagement, and team development. The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering activities on a diverse portfolio of brownfield and sustaining capital projects across refining, LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial facilities.

Projects typically include facility upgrades, maintenance engineering, equipment replacements, reliability improvements, debottlenecking initiatives, and small-to-medium capital projects within operating facilities.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor engineers and designers, serve as the primary electrical engineering contact for clients and project teams, and oversee project execution from planning through detailed engineering, construction support, and project closeout.

Join us in this full time permanent role

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Project Delivery

Serve as the Lead Electrical Engineer on assigned projects, with overall responsibility for electrical scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and technical quality.
Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and drafing personnel supporting multiple concurrent projects.
Coordinate electrical engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, contractors, and construction personnel.
Lead technical reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and resolution of technical issues.
Support the preparation of proposals, project estimates, staffing plans, schedules, forecasts, and change orders.
Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, client specifications, and project requirements.

Electrical Engineering

Provide technical oversight and review of electrical engineering deliverables including:
- Single-line and three-line diagrams
- Control schematics
- Grounding and lightning protection systems
- Lighting systems
- Cable schedules
- Panel schedules
- Electrical equipment data sheets
- Hazardous area classification drawings
Support the design and modification of low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
Perform and review electrical engineering calculations and studies, including:
- Load flow studies
- Short circuit studies
- Arc flash studies
- Protection and coordination studies
- Motor starting studies
- Grounding studies
Support electric heat tracing design and implementation.
Provide practical, safe, and cost-effective engineering solutions for operating facilities.

Client & Business Support

Act as the primary electrical engineering interface with clients and project stakeholders.
Lead technical discussions with clients, vendors, and contractors.
Support business development activities through strong project delivery and client relationship management.
Contribute to a collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta or eligible for registration with APEGA.
10+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting industrial or energy projects.
Previous experience leading electrical engineering teams and projects within a multidisciplinary environment.
Experience executing brownfield, sustaining capital, maintenance, reliability, or facility upgrade projects in operating industrial facilities.
Experience within oil & gas, refining, LNG, petrochemical, power generation, mining, heavy industrial, or related process industries.
Strong knowledge of low and/or medium voltage power systems.
Experience preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and technical reports.
Experience performing or overseeing power system studies using ETAP or similar software.
Strong working knowledge of applicable CEC, CSA, IEEE, API, and client engineering standards.
Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead technical discussions with stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Assets

Experience working within EPC or EPCM project environments.
U.S. PE designation.
Experience supporting projects through construction, commissioning, and startup.

Additional Information

Why Join Bantrel?

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

Immediate access to a comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health, dental, vison, prescription coverage and flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts (no waiting period)
Employer Group RRSP plan with no matching required
Eligible employees can participate in our Earned Day Off program (EDO) providing alternate Fridays off (based on annual calendar)
Hybrid remote work program (up to 52 days per year, based on eligibility)
Explore the many reasons to be part of our team

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.

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Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering scope and project delivery across brownfield and sustaining-capital projects, overseeing technical quality, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Mentor engineers and designers, serve as the primary electrical contact for clients, and support projects from planning and detailed engineering through construction and closeout.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent education and relevant experience, eligibility for Alberta P.Eng. registration, and at least 10 years of industrial or energy-sector electrical engineering experience. Candidates should have project and team leadership experience, strong low- or medium-voltage power systems knowledge, experience with power system studies using ETAP or similar software, and familiarity with applicable industry standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Electrical Project Leadership
Team Mentoring
Low- and Medium-Voltage Power Systems
Power System Studies
ETAP
Electrical Design Reviews
Brownfield Projects
Project Execution
Electrical Equipment Specifications
Construction Support
Electric Heat Tracing
CEC, CSA, IEEE, and API Standards
Multidisciplinary Coordination

Benefits

Extended Health Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Flexible Healthcare Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Employer Group RRSP Plan
Earned Day Off Program
Hybrid Remote Work Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
EPC
EPCM
Brownfield Projects
Sustaining Capital
Oil And Gas
Refining
LNG
Petrochemical
Industrial Facilities
Single-Line Diagrams
Control Schematics
Grounding Systems
Lightning Protection
Hazardous Area Classification
Load Flow Studies
Short Circuit Studies
Arc Flash Studies
Protection And Coordination Studies
Motor Starting Studies
Grounding Studies
ETAP
Electric Heat Tracing
CEC
CSA
IEEE
API
P.Eng.

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