Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

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Employers hiring include Egis Group (78 listings), WSP in Canada (74 listings), Egis in Canada (58 listings).

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Workplace classifications: 1% remote, 36% hybrid, 63% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

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Senior Electrical Engineer
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…and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are…
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Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)
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Celanese International Corporation
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
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Adecco
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Principal Electrical Engineer – Transportation
GFT
Mississauga, ON · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
Full-time
GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – Transportation to join our Transportation team. This position may be based anywhere in Ontario.
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Ausenco
Vancouver, BC
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Principal Electrical Engineer – Transportation
GFT
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – Transportation to join our Transportation team. This position may be based anywhere in Ontario.
Principal Electrical Engineer – Transportation
GFT
Toronto, ON
Full-time
GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – Transportation to join our Transportation team. This position may be based anywhere in Ontario.
Electrical Engineer/Designer - Stations
Rising Edge Group
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
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GFT.

Principal Electrical Engineer – Transportation

Mississauga, ON, Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Responsibilities

Lead transportation electrical engineering assignments for MTO and municipal projects, including roadway lighting, traffic signals, and ITS. Provide senior technical authority, oversight, and mentorship to junior staff while managing projects from planning through construction.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering and a P.Eng. license in Ontario. Candidates must have at least 15 years of progressive experience with significant expertise in MTO transportation electrical projects.

Experience

10+ years

Education

bachelor degree

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Skills

Electrical engineering
Roadway illumination
Traffic signals
Utility coordination
Power distribution
Technical mentorship
Project management
Quality assurance
Quality control
MTO standards
OTM
TAC guidelines
IES standards
OESC
ESA requirements

Benefits

Wellness programs
Parental leave
Pet insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Incentive compensation

Minimum pay

145000

Maximum pay

180000

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

YEAR

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Transportation
MTO
Roadway Illumination
Traffic Signals
ITS
Utility Coordination
Power Distribution
P.Eng.
OTM
TAC
IES
OESC
ESA
AGi32
Bentley
Autodesk
Design-Bid-Build
Design-Build
Progressive Design-Build
Arc Flash
Short-circuit Analysis
PMP
Infrastructure
QA/QC
Construction Support
Contract Administration
Multidisciplinary
Municipal
RAQS

Original job description

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – Transportation to join our Transportation team. This position may be based anywhere in Ontario.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

This senior technical role will strengthen GFT’s transportation electrical capabilities and expand our ability to pursue and deliver complex MTO and municipal assignments across Ontario. Working collaboratively with transportation infrastructure leadership and multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will provide technical mentorship to a growing electrical engineering team and support strategic client relationships. The ideal candidate brings significant Ontario transportation electrical experience and strong MTO project credentials. Proven expertise is required in roadway illumination, traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and related electrical infrastructure.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Lead transportation electrical engineering assignments for MTO and municipal projects, with particular expertise in roadway illumination/lighting, traffic signals, ITS, utility coordination, and electrical power distribution.
Serve as a senior technical authority, providing engineering oversight, technical reviews, and QA/QC for drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, estimates, and other project deliverables.
Lead and manage transportation projects from planning and preliminary design through detailed design and construction support.
Provide authoritative interpretation and application of MTO electrical design requirements and applicable OTM, TAC, IES, OESC/ESA, and municipal standards.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary transportation teams, clients, utilities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate electrical staff, strengthening the team’s technical capabilities and MTO project experience.
Support proposals and strategic pursuits, including technical approaches, project qualifications, scopes, estimates, and client presentations.
Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with MTO, municipalities, and other transportation clients while identifying opportunities for continued growth.

What you will bring to our firm:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with an Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience, including substantial senior-level experience delivering transportation electrical projects in Ontario.
Demonstrated recent experience serving in senior or key technical roles on MTO transportation assignments, including roadway illumination/lighting and/or traffic signal design.
Current relevant MTO RAQS qualification(s) applicable to roadway lighting, traffic signals, and/or other relevant transportation electrical categories.
Demonstrated expertise in roadway illumination/lighting, traffic signals, and transportation electrical systems, with experience delivering complex municipal and/or provincial transportation projects.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex technical assignments, exercise sound engineering judgment, and provide technical oversight and mentorship.
Strong working knowledge of applicable MTO standards and design requirements, Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), TAC guidelines, IES roadway lighting standards, Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), ESA requirements, and applicable municipal standards.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, multidisciplinary teams, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders.

What we prefer you bring:

Established professional relationships and credibility with MTO and Ontario municipal transportation clients.
Experience with multiple transportation project delivery models, including Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and/or other alternative delivery models.
Construction support and contract administration experience, including review of contractor submissions, RFIs, field issues, and construction-related design changes.
Familiarity with industry-standard transportation electrical design and delivery tools, including AGi32 and Bentley/Autodesk environments.
Experience with electrical power distribution, utility coordination, arc flash, and short-circuit analysis.
PMP certification is considered an asset.
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License.

Featured Benefits:

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $145,000.00 - $180,000.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Ontario

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

Apply by Sep 15, 2027

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