Electrical engineer jobs in Canada (1,315 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,315
Employers: 464

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $106,428Across 227 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.14Across 38 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%7 listings
Hybrid: 38%494 listings
On-site: 62%811 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (98), Egis Group (61), BBA Consultants (42).

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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Intermediate/Senior Industrial Control Systems Engineer/Technologist - VAN-1067
PBX Engineering
Vancouver, BC
- $95,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
PBX is looking for an Intermediate/Senior Industrial Control Systems Engineer/Technologist to work with the Integrated Systems (Automation) team and other engineers in delivering projects…
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
Jacobs
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to join our Canadian Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) team in Calgary, AB.
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Electrical Design Engineer or Electrical Design Technologist - CAN-1052
PBX Engineering
Vancouver, BC
- $114,400 to $135,200 CAD / year
- Full-time
PBX is looking for Design Engineer or Design Technologist to work with the Integrated Systems (ITS) team and other engineers in delivering projects in BC & Alberta.
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer - CAN-1004
PBX Engineering
Southern Gulf Islands, BC
- $124,800 to $166,400 CAD / year
- Full-time
PBX is looking for a qualified Senior Design Engineer to work with the Municipal Utilities team and other engineers in delivering projects in BC & Alberta.
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Junior Electrical Engineer
Tetra Tech
Pickering, ON
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer – Heavy Industrial/Nuclear
Tetra Tech
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer-in-Training
KGS Group
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Electrical Design Engineer - ONT-1029
PBX Engineering
Windsor, ON
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
PBX is looking for a qualified Design Engineer to work with the Municipal Utilities and Industrial teams and other engineers in delivering projects in Windsor & Southwest Ontario.
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OxyChem DCS Control Systems Engineer
OxyChem
Thorold, ON
- Full-time
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Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation
Qualus
Vancouver, BC · Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission & Distribution Canada business. We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer (P.Eng.) to join our growing team in Calgary, AB.
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Senior Electrical Engineer - High Voltage
GHD Group Pty Ltd
Calgary, AB
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Electrical Project Engineer - Nuclear
Kiewit
Oshawa, ON · ON · Darlington, ON
Reporting to the Project Electrical Area lead you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical scope activities, ensuring work is completed…
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Electrical Engineer
Express Employment Professionals - Toronto North
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing all aspects of electrical design for projects across the organization and supporting the maintenance of existing equipment used in Foam…
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Project Engineer/Electrical Engineer
EXP
London, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Design Electrical Engineer
Fluor
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Building Electrical Design Engineer
BPA
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
We are currently seeking an Intermediate or Senior Electrical
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Lead Electrical Engineer, Resources
WSP in Canada
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
KGS Group
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
KGS Group
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer
KGS Group
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer, Ports & Marine
Arcadis
Longueuil, QC
- Full-time
We are seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Port
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AVIONICS ENGINEER (E) ACA - NORTH (1002)
Air Inuit
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Worley
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Worley
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Worley
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- Full-time

Jacobs

Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in consulting, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure environments.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Original job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to join our Canadian Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) team in Calgary, AB.

This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of complex and high-profile water and wastewater infrastructure projects while helping grow a collaborative and technically strong engineering team. You will serve as a technical leader, mentor, and trusted advisor to clients while providing electrical engineering expertise from planning and design through construction and commissioning.

Our team supports a wide range of projects, including major water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs, biosolids facilities, and related municipal infrastructure developments across Western Canada and beyond.

As a senior member of the EIC team, you will influence technical standards, mentor engineers and designers, support project pursuits, and contribute to the continued growth of Jacobs' water business.

What You'll Do

Lead electrical engineering design for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure projects.
Serve as Electrical Discipline Lead on multidisciplinary projects of varying size and complexity.
Provide technical leadership, quality oversight, and mentorship to engineers and designers.
Develop and review designs for Medium-voltage power distribution systems up to 25 kV, Low-voltage power distribution systems, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Standby and emergency power systems, Grounding and lightning protection systems, Lighting and lighting control systems, Telecommunications and security systems, Fire alarm systems, Process electrical systems.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Participate in project planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and design reviews.
Support business development activities, proposals, and client relationship management.
Provide construction support, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting assistance as required.
Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and the continued growth of the Electrical and I&C practice across Canada.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered in Alberta or eligible for registration.
10+ years of electrical engineering experience in consulting, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure environments.
Significant experience designing electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), CSA Standards, IEEE Standards, NFPA Standards and applicable provincial and municipal regulations

Ideally, You'll Also Have

Experience serving as Electrical Discipline Lead on major municipal infrastructure projects.
Experience delivering large water and wastewater treatment plant expansions, upgrades, or greenfield facilities.
Experience with alternative delivery projects, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and EPCM delivery models.
Proficiency with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower.
Experience performing arc flash, coordination, load flow, short circuit, and power quality studies.
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM project delivery environments.
Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
Understanding of instrumentation, automation, and SCADA systems integration.
Project management experience.
LEED AP, LEED Green Associate, Envision, or other sustainability-related certifications.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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Responsibilities

Lead electrical design and serve as the electrical discipline lead for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, providing technical oversight, quality review, and mentorship. Coordinate project delivery with clients and stakeholders, support planning and business development, and assist with construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Alberta P.Eng. registration or eligibility, and at least 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including significant water and wastewater facility design. Candidates should have experience leading multidisciplinary teams and strong knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards; power system analysis, BIM, commissioning, and project management experience are additional assets.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design
Water And Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Motor Control Centers
Emergency Power Systems
Grounding And Lightning Protection
Electrical Discipline Leadership
Multidisciplinary Project Coordination
Canadian Electrical Code
Power System Analysis
Arc Flash Studies
Construction Support And Commissioning
SCADA Systems Integration
Project Management

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Water And Wastewater Treatment
Municipal Infrastructure
Electrical And Instrumentation And Controls
Motor Control Centers
Standby And Emergency Power
Grounding And Lightning Protection
Lighting Controls
Telecommunications
Security Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Canadian Electrical Code
National Building Code Of Canada
CSA Standards
IEEE Standards
NFPA Standards
ETAP
SKM PowerTools
EasyPower
Arc Flash Analysis
Load Flow Analysis
Short Circuit Analysis
Revit
AutoCAD
BIM
SCADA
Design-Build
Progressive Design-Build

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