Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 23, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,767
Employers: 1,507

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,761Across 690 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $47.03Across 53 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,064Across 37 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%116 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,729 listings
On-site: 61%2,912 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (255), Egis Group (135), Stantec (131).

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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Fairbanks Morse Defense

Electrical Engineer

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Pay: $90,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
Experience: Work experience of at least 5 years, preferably in the electrical field
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

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Original job description

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Electrical Engineer

Summary

Engineer solutions that support critical naval operations.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of Naval Handling Equipment programs.

In this role, you will help shape complex, mission-critical systems from initial requirements through design, validation, and field support. You will specify, design, and validate sophisticated electrical subsystems, including the high-level requirements for software and hardware system components. Working closely with other engineering disciplines, you will translate system needs into effective, testable electrical designs that meet demanding technical and performance standards.

This is an opportunity to apply your electrical engineering expertise to meaningful programs where precision, reliability, and technical excellence are essential. If you take pride in solving complex engineering challenges and want your work to support vital naval capabilities, we invite you to join Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Analyses and translates high level requirements and applicable standards into electrical design requirements
Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective electrical design
Designs and implements electrical designs to meet requirements including their testability
Develops and reviews electrical tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the electrical requirements have been satisfied
Analyses verification test results against electrical requirement; produces reports and associated documentation
Manages testing at third-party test house(s)
Supports system level testing at our facility and in the field
Supports operations / supply chain as well as quality to address product related technical deficiencies
Supports transformation and improvement projects as agreed with the engineering and business leadership
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

A recognized electrical engineering degree and license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as a P. Eng.
Work experience of at least 5 years, preferably in the electrical field
Proficiency in English with a high level of verbal and written communication skills
Experience with industrial control systems (PLC, HMI), and CAD software would be advantageous
Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada for greater than 5 years.
Able to obtain NATO security clearance (Secret Level) through Canadian Contract Security Program.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will design, validate, and support complex electrical subsystems for naval handling equipment. This includes translating high-level requirements into technical designs and managing verification testing both in-house and at third-party facilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a recognized electrical engineering degree and a P. Eng. license with Professional Engineers Ontario, with at least 5 years of experience. Canadian citizenship or permanent residency for over 5 years is required to obtain NATO security clearance.

Skills

Electrical Design
System Validation
Industrial Control Systems
PLC
HMI
CAD Software
Requirements Analysis
Verification Testing
Technical Documentation
Field Support
Project Management
English Communication

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan With Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Naval Power Technology
PLC
HMI
CAD
P. Eng.
Professional Engineers Ontario
NATO Security Clearance
Industrial Control Systems
Verification Testing
Naval Handling Equipment
System Design
Marine Defense
Technical Documentation

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