Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,634
Employers: 1,453

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,933Across 651 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $44.87Across 52 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $141,867Across 35 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%109 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,686 listings
On-site: 61%2,829 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (258), Egis Group (136), Stantec (133).

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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Hays

Lead Electrical Engineer

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job type: Contract
Experience: 5–10 years of Electrical Engineering experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 14, 2026

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Original job description

Location: Montreal

Type: Contract

Rate: $89.67/hr – $112.78/hr

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for transportation, rail systems, and technical leadership? We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to support rolling stock modernization, maintenance, and engineering projects while providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.

What You'll Do

Lead electrical engineering projects related to rolling stock and fleet modernization.

Provide technical expertise and support to maintenance centers and stakeholders across the organization.

Review and approve electrical drawings, technical specifications, maintenance procedures, and engineering documentation.

Supervise and coordinate the work of external consultants, contractors, and engineering firms.

Mentor and guide a team of electrical specialists, providing leadership, coaching, and technical oversight.

Support project planning, scope development, design reviews, and implementation activities.

Conduct root cause analysis, troubleshoot equipment failures, and develop long-term corrective actions.

Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety, reliability, quality, and operational standards.

Collaborate with the Engineering Manager on resource planning, workload management, and team development initiatives.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Member in good standing with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

5–10 years of Electrical Engineering experience.

Experience leading teams within a matrix organization.

Strong experience with electrical system design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.

Knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Bilingual in English and French.

Nice to Have

Experience in the railway, transportation, manufacturing, or heavy equipment industries.

Experience with rolling stock electrical systems and related regulations.

Experience with root cause analysis, reliability engineering, and maintenance programs.

Skills

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Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering projects related to rolling stock and fleet modernization while providing technical expertise and support to maintenance centers. Supervise and coordinate the work of external consultants and contractors, ensuring engineering deliverables meet safety and operational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and be a member in good standing with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. They should possess 5-10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, particularly in leading teams and working with electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Railway Engineering
Rolling Stock
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Reliability Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Leadership
Project Management
Maintenance Engineering
Continuous Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Technical Documentation
Problem Solving

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Railway Engineering
Rolling Stock
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Reliability Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Leadership
Project Management
Maintenance Engineering
Continuous Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Technical Documentation
Problem Solving
Transportation
Engineering
Consultants
Contractors
Multidisciplinary Teams
Technical Specifications
Maintenance Procedures
Troubleshooting
Equipment Failures
Safety Standards
Quality Standards
Operational Standards

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