Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

Find electrical engineer jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,311
Employers: 467

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $106,409Across 226 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.32Across 36 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%807 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

Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

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Lead Electrical Engineer
Worley
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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26-OTT07 - Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Ottawa
Jp2g Consultants Inc.
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Our growing Ottawa office currently requires an Intermediate Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate is diligent,
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Lead Instrumentation Engineer
Actalent
Calgary, AB
- $80 to $100 CAD / hour
- Full-time
The Lead Instrumentation Engineer provides high-quality instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering services across large, complex industrial projects in sectors such as energy, mining,…
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer in our Dartmouth/Moncton office, you will work independently on small and average-sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the…
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Senior Electrical Engineer- Mission Critical Data Centers
Collabera
Toronto, ON
- $130,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer- Mission Critical Data Centers
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Electrical Project Engineer
City of Calgary
Calgary, AB
- $115,464 to $173,094 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Electrical and Electronics Engineer
UCAM
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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Student, Control Systems Engineer
Cameco Corporation
SK · Saskatchewan, Canada
- Full-time
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Student, Control Systems Engineer
Cameco Corporation
SK · Saskatchewan, Canada
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer-in-Training (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Volunteer
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Electrical Engineer-in-Training (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Volunteer
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Vancouver, BC
- $52 to $55 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Electrical Engineer will support the design, development, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems used within complex industrial equipment and engineered systems.
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer-in-Training (Sudbury)
WSP
Mississauga, ON
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP
Mississauga, ON
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)
WSP
Mississauga, ON
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Principal Electrical Engineer
Worley
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer- Water
Stantec
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
We are currently seeking a passionate Senior Electrical Engineer to join our project delivery team: The same team that is tasked with delivering some of the most interesting and iconic…
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
BBA Consultants
Thunder Bay, ON
- Full-time
BBA is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to be a part of our new Thunder Bay office to support our continued growth in Central Canada. You’ll play a key role in all phases of…
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
BBA Consultants
Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
BBA is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to be a part of our new Thunder Bay office to support our continued growth in Central Canada. You’ll play a key role in all phases of…
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Embedded Electrical Engineer
Intero Integrity
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Founding Electrical Engineer
Mapleview Energy
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time

Collabera

Senior Electrical Engineer- Mission Critical Data Centers

Toronto, ON, Canada

$130,000 to $150,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $130,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Experience: 10-12+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Title: Senior Electrical Engineer- Mission Critical Data Centers

Type: Full-Time Permanent (FTE)

Location: Thornhill / GTA, Ontario

Work Model: 3-5 day's onsite per week, moving toward 5 day's.

Hours: 8 AM-5 PM

Salary: $130-$150K/Annum

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process: 1-2 rounds, and 1 in person

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Lead electrical engineering design and delivery for complex data centre and mission-critical projects.
Oversee teams of engineers, designers, and drafters.
Design critical power systems, UPS infrastructure, generators, switchgear, and electrical distribution networks.
Develop electrical drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.
Perform load calculations, short-circuit studies, and electrical coordination.
Work with low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.
Review electrical designs for safety, reliability, and compliance.
Coordinate with mechanical, structural, controls, and other engineering teams.
Oversee multiple projects depending on workload.
Expected project utilization: approximately 80%.

Must-Haves:

10-12+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
Active P.Eng. license - Ontario mandatory for Ontario-based candidates
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Extensive hands-on electrical design experience, particularly mission-critical power systems.
Experience with UPS, generators, switchgear, and electrical distribution.
Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage systems up to approximately 34.5 kV.
Knowledge of fire protection systems, lighting, cabling, and arc-flash protection.
Understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and Canadian Electrical Code.
AutoCAD experience and ability to navigate/review BIM models.
Experience with load calculations, short-circuit studies, and coordination.
Previous experience overseeing engineering design teams.
Strong technical writing and excellent English communication skills.
Ability to work onsite 3-5 days/week.

Pluses:

Direct data centre experience, particularly hyperscale or colocation.
Electrical design for highly resilient, mission-critical facilities.
Experience with AI/HPC power infrastructure.
Electrical commissioning and integrated systems testing.
Extensive ESA knowledge.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.

This is a full time opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location. For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.

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Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design and delivery for complex data center and mission-critical projects, including critical power systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and electrical distribution. Oversee engineering teams and project documentation, perform electrical studies and design reviews, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable, compliant project delivery.

Requirements

Requires 10–12+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, an active Ontario P.Eng. license, and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidates need extensive mission-critical electrical design experience, knowledge of low- and medium-voltage systems and applicable Canadian and Ontario codes, proficiency with AutoCAD and BIM review, and the ability to lead teams and work onsite 3–5 days per week.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design
Mission-Critical Power Systems
Data Center Engineering
UPS Infrastructure
Generators
Switchgear
Electrical Distribution
Low- and Medium-Voltage Systems
Load Calculations
Short-Circuit Studies
Electrical Coordination
AutoCAD
BIM Model Review
Ontario Electrical Safety Code
Canadian Electrical Code
Engineering Team Leadership

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Mission-Critical Data Centers
Electrical Engineering
P.Eng. License
Electrical Engineering Design
Critical Power Systems
UPS
Generators
Switchgear
Electrical Distribution Networks
Low-Voltage Systems
Medium-Voltage Systems
34.5 kV
Fire Protection Systems
Lighting
Cabling
Arc-Flash Protection
Ontario Electrical Safety Code
Canadian Electrical Code
AutoCAD
BIM
Load Calculations
Short-Circuit Studies
Electrical Coordination
Hyperscale Data Centers
Colocation
AI/HPC Power Infrastructure
Electrical Commissioning
Integrated Systems Testing
ESA
Multidisciplinary Engineering Projects

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