Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,313
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%809 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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Electronics Engineer
Lumentum
Ottawa, ON · Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Socomec Group
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
This Electrical Engineer position will contribute to the system-level electrical design and development of high-power electrical systems (up to 2.5 MVA) for Uninterruptible Power Supply…
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Ingénérie/Engineering - Ingénieur électrique N3/Electrical Engineer L3
eTeam
Montreal, QC
- $63 to $80 CAD / hour
- Other
Title: Ingénérie/Engineering - Ingénieur électrique N2/Electrical Engineer L2
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Electrical Engineer
Hays
Ottawa, ON
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a Electrical Engineer, you will lead and support the design and delivery of electrical systems for a variety of building projects, including commercial, institutional, and resi
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Electrical Engineer
Hays
Montreal, QC
- Contract
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise and oversee electrical engineering initiatives related to rolling stock, transportation systems, and fleet…
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Electrical Engineer
HDR
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
HDR
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Control Systems Engineer
CPKC
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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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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Senior Electrical Engineer (Science & Technology)
H.H. Angus & Associates Ltd.
AB · Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Healthcare)
H.H. Angus & Associates Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Smarter Alloys
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
As our new Electrical Engineer, you will design, build, and test electrical and electromechanical systems for our Extract Energy heat-to-power technology and other innovative products…
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Electrical Engineer-In-Training
Sunbelt Solomon
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) to join our Engineering team. This role focuses on electrical systems design, including protection, control, and electrical…
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Candidat à la profession d'ingénieur électrique systèmes auxiliaires – Hydro Amérique du Nord / Auxiliary Systems EIT Electrical Engineer – Hydro North America
GE Vernova
Brossard, QC
- Full-time
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Junior Electrical Engineer
Giampaolo Group Inc.
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Instrumentation Engineer/Technologist
CF Industries
Medicine Hat, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Sedgman
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Sedgman is currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in the Vancouver, B.C. office. He/she will act as a technical leader, bridging complex engineering design with…
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Electrical Engineer
Alliance Search Partners
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer (Robotics)
University of Alaska Fairbanks Petroleum Engineering
Engineer, BC
- Full-time
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Electronics Engineer
Quectel
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
The electronic engineer is a core interface for customer hardware support from the R&D team. This role independently performs customer design reviews, customer issue debugging, and customer…
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Electrical Engineer
Hays
Regina, SK
- $60 to $65 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Join a well-established engineering consulting firm with a growing presence in Saskatchewan, providing electrical engineering services across mining, utilities, oil & gas, and other heavy…
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Electrical Engineer III
Excelitas Technologies
Mississauga, ON
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Electrical Engineer
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Pinawa, MB
- Full-time
Are you looking for a role where you can apply your electrical engineering expertise to support complex restoration and infrastructure projects? Can you see yourself developing innovative…
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Electrical Engineer
Associated Engineering
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Vancouver office. In this role you…
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Electrical Engineer
AECOM
Calgary, AB
- $80,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time

Excelitas Technologies

Electrical Engineer III

Mississauga, ON, Canada

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Job details

Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Experience: 4-5 years of experience in electronics and electrical design, schematics, simulation, PCB layout, modeling, prototyping and test of electrical systems.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

We are presently seeking an Electrical Engineer III who will be responsible for designing, testing and updating electronic systems, components, equipment, and subsystem for advanced light delivery products used in high power illumination applications. The individual in this role will work in a cross functional development team to design, evaluate and test electrical or electronic circuit and systems. The work is done independently and is reviewed at critical point. The scope of daily responsibilities covers the full product development life cycle, including feasibility study, prototype, design, development, system integration, production release, and manufacturing support. The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular onsite attendance at our Mississauga location a minimum of four days per week. One remote workday per week may be available based on business needs.

Main Responsibilities:

Accountable for completion of product development activities to meet design, budget, and schedule requirements. The final product needs to be cost effective to manufacture, compliant to appropriate compliance standards and meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, reliability, and performance.
Responsible for detailed electrical and electronic circuit design, components’ capability analysis, and system function evaluation and verification, and material cost and timing estimation.
Design schematics and PCB layouts of semiconductor device, electronics component, industrial control, LED/Laser driver, power distribution, sensor, wired and wireless communication, and signal processing by using Altium Designer or another EDA tool.
Perform simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration with EDA tools to represent final product as close as possible in the development of new components and products.
Conduct testing and troubleshooting in creative ways for prototype/Alpha/Beta products to provide effective solution to improve system performance.
Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues and improve performance and reduce cost for the released products.
Prepare design documentation, engineer report, and case analysis for product risk management, functional specifications, operational procedures, test plans, and design release package.
Investigate electronic and electrical failures by assessing unusual circumstances and uses sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify cause.
Monitoring processes, systems and staff and punctually identifying problems and making recommendations and implementations for improvement.
Develop necessary test fixture/equipment with consideration of potential evolving into manufacturing test platform. Observing existing products and processes and making recommendations for improvement.
Showing initiative and keeping up-to-date on the latest research and new technologies, applying new knowledge to product design and improve products.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
Provide technical support to other development teams, manufacturing, and customer service.
Representing the company at conferences and delivering presentations if required.
Develop and maintain good relationships with internal team members as well as external vendors and contractors.

Requirements:

4-5 years of experience in electronics and electrical design, schematics, simulation, PCB layout, modeling, prototyping and test of electrical systems.
Post-secondary education from recognized University with major in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
Complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization, principles, and practices within a professional discipline.
Ability to plan ahead and adapt to unforeseen situations.
Extensive understanding of electronics and design software tools used to create design architecture and plans.
Experience in electronic system and subsystem design of embedded processors, sensors, high power laser/LED driver, high power distribution, thermal modelling and simulation, SMPS and communication buses and protocols.
Thorough understanding of the circuit board layout with regards to mixed signal and high-power signal integrity, noise and emissions reduction.
Knowledge of PCB, DFM, DFT rules and IPC specifications.
Knowledge with IEC standards for Medical, laser and/or industrial Devices: IEC 60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, IEC60825, IEC62471, IEC 61326 other CE Mark requirements such as Technical Documentation Files and ISO 14971.
Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in the use of electrical design tool and modeling software.
Team player with the ability to work in a faced-paced multi-disciplined product development environment.
Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion.
Adapts style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/

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Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer III is responsible for designing, testing, and updating electronic systems and components for advanced light delivery products. They will manage the full product development life cycle, from feasibility studies and prototyping to system integration and manufacturing support.

Requirements

Candidates must have 4-5 years of experience in electronics design, including schematics, PCB layout, and simulation. A post-secondary degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required, along with knowledge of relevant IEC standards and design software tools.

Skills

Electrical design
Schematic design
PCB layout
Altium Designer
Embedded processors
High power laser/LED driver
Signal integrity
Thermal modeling
SMPS
Communication protocols
Circuit troubleshooting
Risk management
System integration
Compliance standards
Analytical skills

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Electronics Design
PCB Layout
Altium Designer
Embedded Systems
LED Driver
Laser Driver
Signal Integrity
Thermal Modeling
SMPS
IEC 60601-1
IEC 60825
ISO 14971
Product Development
System Integration
Prototyping
Circuit Design
Semiconductor
Power Distribution
Risk Management
EDA Tools
Manufacturing Support
Technical Documentation
Failure Analysis
Test Fixture Development
Mixed Signal
Noise Reduction
DFM
DFT
IPC Specifications

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