Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,669
Employers: 1,453

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,376Across 641 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $47.53Across 52 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $126,788Across 29 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%108 listings
Hybrid: 37%1,712 listings
On-site: 61%2,841 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (264), Stantec (138), AtkinsRéalis (132).

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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Grantek

Electrical Engineer/Designer

Burlington, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 31, 2027
Experience: 6+ years of experience in electrical control system design
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

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Original job description

From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.

Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling!!

Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: Mondelez, Brita, MolsonCoors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses and additional extra hours payments. For more information on what Grantek offers, visit: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1366407

We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer/Designer at Grantek is an exciting opportunity for an intermediate to senior-level professional with a strong background in electrical design and industrial control systems. In this role, you will take ownership of diverse and technically challenging design assignments, including the design, analysis, and testing of electrical control systems, hardware selection and specification, and development of technical documentation. You will also have the opportunity to share your expertise by providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior and less experienced designers.

Design, develop, analyze and specify electrical control systems and associated hardware, safety systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other mechanical systems
Create bidding and scope documentation; lead the development and write-up of user and system design functional specification documentation
Perform risk assessments, oversee material procurement and logistics; perform panel fabrication specification
Troubleshoot electrical installations per project scope and complete commissioning summaries with client approval, as per the project
Carry out technical surveys and inspections, including more complex assignments, and prepare reports
Generate contractor schedules and work plans; run bidding meetings and perform contractor walkthroughs, ensuring required permits and site requirements are met
Generate budgets and requirements for construction activities
Monitor on-site subcontractors for safety compliance, quality of work, and budget
Establish guides, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions from comparative situations
Perform independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions involving very difficult, complex, or unusual matters or decisions
Make responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review on all assigned matters, including those involving long-range objectives and some financial accountability
Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced system designers on a regular basis

Technologies Used

AutoCAD 2012/2014 or later
Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC 500), Siemens (S5, S7, TI), Omron, Modicon, GE, and similar
PLC I/O modules and PLC I/O buses (Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, etc.)
PLC communications (Ethernet)
Motor starters, overloads, relays, and operator controls
Field sensors (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity switches, Encoders, Resolvers, etc.)
Variable Frequency Drives
Servo motion control products (AB, Reliance, Pacific Scientific, Emerson, etc.)
Pneumatic control products
Hydraulic control products
Safety monitoring relays, PLCs, Category 3

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education
6+ years of experience in electrical control system design
Extensive knowledge of electrical design and its reciprocal effects on other disciplines
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Fully technically literate across all relevant technical areas with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, projects, and industry changes
Strong knowledge of Grantek's business offerings, including Industrial IT and Systems Design
Experience performing independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions on complex or unusual matters
Demonstrated ability to make responsible decisions on matters involving long-range objectives and budget
Experience mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced designers
Willingness to travel b/w 30- 50%

Additional Information

We are committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and to fostering a workplace where all Grantekians feel respected and included. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, applications are reviewed through a blend of thoughtful human evaluation and trusted AI-assisted tools.

This posting is to add an additional team member to an established role.

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Responsibilities

Design, analyze, specify, and test electrical control systems and related hardware, safety, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems; prepare scopes, bids, functional specifications, budgets, and technical reports. Coordinate procurement, contractors, site work, troubleshooting, and commissioning, while making independent technical decisions and mentoring less experienced designers.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education and at least six years of electrical control system design experience. Candidates should have strong cross-disciplinary electrical design knowledge, analytical and decision-making skills, experience with complex independent studies and mentoring, and willingness to travel 30–50%.

Skills

Electrical Control System Design
Industrial Control Systems
Electrical Design
PLC Systems
AutoCAD
Hardware Selection and Specification
Risk Assessment
Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Technical Documentation
Project Budgeting
Contractor Coordination
Safety Systems
Mentoring
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Industrial IT and Systems Design

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Company-Paid Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Education and Career Development Program
Bonuses

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Electrical Control Systems
Industrial Automation
Smart Manufacturing
Industrial Information Solutions
AutoCAD
Allen-Bradley
ControlLogix
CompactLogix
PLC-5
SLC 500
Siemens PLCs
Omron PLCs
Modicon PLCs
GE PLCs
Profibus
Fieldbus
DeviceNet
Ethernet
Motor Starters
Variable Frequency Drives
Servo Motion Control
Pneumatic Controls
Hydraulic Controls
Safety Monitoring Relays
Category 3 Safety Systems
Risk Assessment
Panel Fabrication
Commissioning
Contractor Coordination

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