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$70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
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Senior Electrical Engineer– High Voltage
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GHD Group Pty Ltd

Senior Electrical Engineer– High Voltage

100 Milverton Drive Suite 404, Mississauga, ON, L5R 4H1, Canada

Pay: The hourly rate range for this position is $102,381K – $152,381K.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

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Help us build the future, and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists, all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes, and places to our world, and we’ll provide you with unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

To support GHD’s growth across Canada, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer – High Voltage to join the Design Delivery Organization in one of our Ontario offices in Waterloo, Mississauga, Markham, Toronto or Whitby. As a member of the multidisciplinary engineering design team, you will work on a broad spectrum of electrical aspects for multiple projects, including new installations, upgrades of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and system optimization across multiple areas ranging from transmission and distribution, substations and power generation to solar, hydrogen and other key sectors to our business, including transit and water/wastewater facilities.

The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of high voltage and low/medium voltage power distribution design, motor control concepts and functionality, electrical system protection and control, standby power options and implementation, detailed design work, construction contract administration and support, and commissioning activities. On occasion, you’ll support not only delivery but also business development and regularly work on pursuits, proposals, and client relationship management. Quick adaptation to different clients’ design standards is a must.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model that combines in-office collaboration with flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Assistance with proposal requests, developing design and construction fees, and proposal report writing.
Completing condition assessments for various facilities, including report writing and participation in client meetings.
Leading technical design teams on large, complex projects as discipline lead and providing guidance and support to other project team members.
Preparing detailed design drawing packages for projects of varying scale, including the following:
- Utility interconnection
- Substation design
- Overhead Pole Line design
- Electrical system protection and coordination
- HV & MV power distribution
- Motor control
- Standby power systems design including co-generation
- LV power distribution
- LV motor control
- Instrumentation and Control
- Building services (lighting, security, etc.)
- DC systems
- Grounding
- Equipment layouts
Completion and review of electrical design calculations.
Preparation of contract documentation including equipment specifications, cable/conduit schedules, installation specifications, equipment procurement documents, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, bill-of-materials, and process narratives.
Coordination of electrical system designs with other engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.), other electrical teams, vendors, and outside design team members. Providing direction to and coordination with internal designers/drafter’s team.
Leading electrical project team throughout project phases and monitoring schedule, quality of deliverable and budgets.
Technical review and quality control of design drawings and documents. Professional sealing of technical documents.
Support during tendering and construction including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise (GPR), harmonics, etc), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparation and evaluation of change orders and participation in project meetings.
Preparing and leading electrical specific meetings with clients presenting design options, system functionality, etc.
Mentoring of junior staff.
Ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations. Coordination and liaison with clients and approving authorities.
Maintain and manage client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and repeat work.
Identify growth opportunities arising from project delivery, including follow-on phases, extensions, and new programs.
Collaborate across regions, disciplines and with global design centers to deliver a One GHD approach to client solutions

What will you bring to the team:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario
10+ years of experience involved in the design and implementation of electrical systems including high- and medium-voltage substations, motors and drives, power distribution, power generation, and grid optimization as well as working knowledge of field instrumentation and automated equipment integration.
Licensure in other provinces or jurisdictions considered an asset.
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation will be considered as asset
Good working knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Canadian Electrical Code, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), CSA codes and standards and other relevant industry standards and regulations. Understanding of HV, MV and LV power distribution design concepts, equipment and personnel safety strategies and electrical system protection theories and applications
Familiarity with design standards from large Ontario utilities such as Alectra, Toronto Hydro and others will be considered an asset.
Experience in leading medium-to-large electrical design teams will be considered an asset.
Experience in project delivery within a multi-disciplinary engineering/architecture consulting firm is an asset
Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence to follow-up. Ability to exercise sound judgment
Self-motivated, with strong desire to learn.
Well organized, able to multi-task and lead multiple projects. Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
Exceptional time management skills with the capability to multi-task and manage numerous projects
Be a part of multi-functional teams with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of the team, to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
Strong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality assurance/quality control systems
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision & guidance
Proven strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to optimally coordinate activities and accomplish goals
Ability to engage and influence various stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams
Comfortable operating in a hybrid design role including client-facing interaction
G class driver’s license with the ability to travel to job sites on occasion as required

The hourly rate range for this position is $102,381K – $152,381K.

The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex projects, overseeing electrical system design, commissioning, and construction support. They are also responsible for business development, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff to ensure project quality and compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and be a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario. A minimum of 10 years of experience in high and medium voltage power distribution design and project leadership is required.

Skills

High voltage engineering
Power distribution design
Substation design
Electrical system protection
Project management
Technical design leadership
Commissioning
Motor control
Standby power systems
Instrumentation and control
Quality control
Stakeholder management
Mentoring
Regulatory compliance
Proposal development

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Keywords

High Voltage
Medium Voltage
Low Voltage
Substation Design
Power Distribution
Electrical Protection
Commissioning
Construction Administration
Motor Control
Standby Power
Instrumentation
Control Systems
Professional Engineer
PEO
PMP
Canadian Electrical Code
Ontario Electrical Safety Code
NFPA 70
Utility Interconnection
Grounding
DC Systems
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Proposal Writing
Project Management
Technical Design
Engineering Consulting
Multi-disciplinary
Risk Management
Site Inspection

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