Electrical Engineer Project Manager

Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

A multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm

Location: Etobicoke or Burlington, ON | Salary: $110k–$120k | Full Time

About the Company

A multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm providing structural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services across building and infrastructure projects.

The firm works across a variety of commercial, residential, institutional and industrial environments, supporting clients through investigation, design, tendering, construction and contract administration.

Due to an immediate hiring requirement, the organization is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to join its team and take a lead role across electrical building-design projects.

Your New Role

This role will suit an experienced Electrical Engineer who combines strong technical building-design expertise with the ability to independently manage projects and coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a blend of:

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Commercial buildings
• Institutional facilities
• Industrial buildings
• Residential developments
• Multi-storey residential buildings
• Condominiums and townhouses
• Interior and exterior lighting design
• Photometric calculations
• Electrical investigations
• Electrical system repair and replacement projects
• Power studies

Project & Construction Management

• Preliminary and detailed design
• Engineering calculations
• Drawings and specifications
• Tender documentation
• Contract administration
• Construction reviews
• Contractor coordination
• Project scheduling and budgeting
• Client and consultant coordination
• Construction-phase problem solving
• Multidisciplinary project delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage projects from initial investigation and preliminary design through detailed design, tendering, construction and closeout.
• Complete electrical investigations, field reviews and evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Review electrical designs and engineering documentation for compliance with applicable codes, standards and project requirements.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deadlines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, contractors and internal engineering disciplines.
• Support contract administration and construction-phase activities.
• Review contractor performance and address technical issues arising during construction.
• Prepare proposals and support business development initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering and field staff.
• Independently manage projects while contributing to larger multidisciplinary assignments.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 10+ years of professional electrical design experience in Ontario.
• Strong Canadian codes and Canadian building-design experience.
• Extensive electrical design experience within commercial, industrial, institutional and/or residential buildings.
• Experience with multi-storey residential projects, including condominiums and townhouses.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Ontario and Canadian electrical codes, standards and engineering practices.
• Experience with interior and exterior lighting design and photometric calculations.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to independently manage engineering assignments.
• Experience working directly with clients, architects, consultants and contractors.
• Strong technical reporting, investigation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A fundamental understanding of mechanical building systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with EasyPower and power studies would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and takeoff software.
• Authorized to work in Canada.

What You'll Get In Return

• Salary range of $110,000–$120,000, depending on experience.
• Company-paid benefits, including medical, dental and disability coverage.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Opportunity for continued professional growth and development.
• Exposure to varied electrical engineering projects across multiple building sectors.
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and work closely with clients and senior leadership.
• Career progression within an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
• Local project/site travel of approximately 5–10%.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your updated CV to tim.spencer@hays.com. If this role isn't quite right but you're exploring opportunities within mechanical consulting engineering, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

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