Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 921
Employers: 336

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $107,436Across 215 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%6 listings
Hybrid: 36%335 listings
On-site: 63%577 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include Egis Group (78), WSP in Canada (71), CIMA+ (41).

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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

Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

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Added 11 days ago
Instrumentation and Control Engineer
BWXT
Peterborough, ON
We are looking for an Instrumentation and Control Engineer for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions
Added 1 month ago
TRAIN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Alstom
Saint-Bruno, QC
Join us as Train Electrical Engineer, and you’ll be looking at
Added 4 months ago
Electrical Engineer II
Steris Corporation
Quebec, Quebec
As an Electrical Engineer II you will design, develop, document and execute electrical and/or electromechanical solutions for components and subassemblies to meet company, team and group…
Added 4 months ago
Electrical Engineer
Steris Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario · Stittsville, ON
As an Electrical Engineer, you will oversee the full lifecycle of complex electrical systems for industrial sterilization machines, from initial concept to design obsolescence. You will e…
Added 4 months ago
Project Electrical Engineer
COR Partners
Toronto, Ontario · Envista-Toronto ON Office
Full-time
Added 4 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
HDR
Calgary, Alberta · Vancouver, British Columbia · Victoria, British Columbia · Ottawa, Ontario · Richmond Hill, Ontario · Toronto, Ontario
Full-time
Added 4 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
HDR
Calgary, Alberta · Vancouver, British Columbia · Victoria, British Columbia · Ottawa, Ontario · Richmond Hill, Ontario · Toronto, Ontario
Full-time
Added 5 months ago
Co-Op Electrical Engineer
Gastronomous Technologies Inc.
Oakville, Ontario
Other
Added 1 month ago
Electrical Engineer
Mott MacDonald
Toronto, ON
Added 4 months ago
Intern - Electrical Engineer
Human Computer Lab
Toronto, Ontario
Internship
Added 4 months ago
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
Kleinfelder Inc
Calgary, Alberta · Edmonton, Alberta
Full-time
Added 1 month ago
Electrical Engineering Lead, Capital Projects
Cyclic Materials Inc.
Toronto, ON
Added 5 months ago
Senior Substation Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Burnaby, BC
Full-time
Our team is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Electrical Engineer. This position is ideal for an excellent communicator and skilled problem solver, with a commitment to thrive in a…
Added 5 months ago
Ingénieur(e) concepteur(trice) électrique - Disjoncteur / Electrical design engineer - Circuit breaker
GE Vernova
La Prairie, Quebec
Full-time
Added 5 months ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Humanoid
Burnaby, BC
Full-time
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer at Humanoid, you will design and develop electrical sy
Added 5 months ago
Electrical Engineer, Senior
Cellula Robotics Ltd
Burnaby, British Columbia
$118,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Cellula is looking to add a Senior Electrical Engineer to its Engineering team to support product development and project delivery.
Added 4 months ago
Experienced Electrical Engineer
Framatome North America
Pickering, Ontario
Full-time
Added 14 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Leonardo DRS, Inc.
NS · Bedford, Nova
Added 14 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Buildings)
AtkinsRéalis
Bedford, NS
Full-time
AtkinsRéalis is growing and our Atlantic Canada Engineering group and is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Electrical Engineering team. In this role, our leaders…
Added 5 months ago
Electrical Engineer, Mining
EXP
St. John's, NL
Full-time
Added 2 months ago
Sr. Electronics Engineer
Littelfuse
Saskatchewan
Full-time
…company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and…
Added 1 month ago
Electrical Engineer - Transportation Buildings
WSP
Thornhill, ON
Added 5 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
CIMIC
Montreal, Quebec
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Electrical Engineer
Domtar Products
Skookumchuck, BC
Added 27 days ago
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
Leonardo DRS, Inc.
NS · Bedford, Nova

HDR

Senior Electrical Engineer

Calgary, AB, Canada
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Victoria, BC, Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Experience: A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
Posting language: English
Posted: May 4, 2026

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Original job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Reporting to the Electrical Section Manager, the Senior Electrical Engineer is a member of the integrated project team that contributes Electrical engineering knowledge and analysis during the design phase of our work. The project mix will span a variety of typologies and systems: assignments include hyperscale data centres and collaborations with other business groups within HDR including Water, Resources, and Transportation Business Groups. The role involves working on multiple projects with project sites in various locations. The Sr Electrical Engineer may be involved in construction contract administration, site reviews on different projects, and condition assessments. The successful candidate will participate in a growing collaborative and integrated engineering team. Common areas for progression and career growth for this position include leadership positions in Technical Specialization, Operations, or Project Management.

In the role of Senior Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems
Assume the electrical lead on many projects
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller for project reviews with corporate management as needed
Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed
Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
Write and edit electrical specifications. Select equipment, electrical systems and devices
Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
Provide construction contract administration as needed
Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Project Engineers, Electrical Project Coordinators or Electrical CAD Technicians as needed
Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
Data Centre, Semiconductor, Healthcare, Laboratory or Sports facilities experience
Experience using AI productivity tools to accelerate project workstreams including technical writing, code and specification research, and performance simulation and modelling
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
Good organizational skills, confident curiosity, strong analytical judgment
Ability to rigorously audit, validate, and verify all AI-generated outputs (examples: calculations, code interpretations, and designs) against core electrical engineering fundamentals and regulations.
The candidate must be willing to relocate to Calgary if selected.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the electrical design for complex projects, including hyperscale data centers, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, conducting site reviews, and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in building electrical design. A valid Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license is mandatory for the position.

Skills

Electrical Design
Project Coordination
QA/QC
Technical Writing
Code Compliance
Equipment Selection
Mentoring
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
AI Productivity Tools
Analytical Judgment
Client Relations
Financial Tracking
Specification Writing
Life Safety Systems

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Data Centers
Semiconductor Facilities
Healthcare Facilities
Laboratory Facilities
Sports Facilities
Professional Engineer License
PE
P.Eng
AutoCAD
Building Management Systems
Life Safety Systems
Power Design
Lighting Design
Signal Design
AI Productivity Tools
Performance Simulation
Modelling
Building Engineering Services
Infrastructure Design
Code Compliance
Contract Administration
QA/QC
Technical Specifications

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