Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,680
Employers: 1,483

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,656Across 725 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $45.58Across 52 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,153Across 35 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%112 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,679 listings
On-site: 62%2,879 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (235), Egis Group (146), Stantec (127).

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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Kiewit

Senior Electrical Engineer - Hydropower & Dams

Burnaby, BC, Canada
Oakville, ON, Canada

Pay: Base Compensation: 120-150 K CAD/year.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Jan 1, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 2, 2026

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Original job description

Requisition ID: 182130

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key technical leadership role in the design and delivery of complex hydropower, dam, and hydraulic structure projects across North America.

As a senior member of Kiewit’s Hydropower, Dams, and Hydraulic Structures (HDH) team, you will contribute to the planning and constructable design of electrical systems for major infrastructure projects, including traditional and pumped-storage hydropower facilities.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and construction partners while supporting mentorship and technical excellence.

Why Join Kiewit’s Hydropower & Dams Team?

Work on large, complex hydropower and dam projects across Canada and the U.S.
Be part of an integrated design–construction environment with real project impact
Collaborate with high-performing multidisciplinary teams
Opportunity to mentor other designers
Contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding HDH practice.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

Gas-fired generation
Power delivery
Environmental retrofits
Renewables and new technology
Water/wastewater
Carbon-Free - Nuclear

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we deliver some of the most challenging and meaningful infrastructure projects in North America. Our integrated design–construction approach allows engineers to see their work built and collaborate directly with construction teams to deliver innovative, practical solutions.

Location

This position is based out of Oakville, ON or Burnaby, BC.
Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered
Occasional travel will be required.

Responsibilities

Technical & Project Leadership

Serve as a senior electrical technical resource on hydropower and dam projects, commensurate with experience
Lead and support electrical system design including generation, distribution, protection, and grounding
Coordinate multidisciplinary design packages
Support procurement packages and system studies.

People, Collaboration & Mentorship

Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, construction personnel, and external design partners.
Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Interface with clients, regulators, subconsultants, and project stakeholders as a senior technical representative.

Business & Practice Development

Support business development efforts, including pursuits, technical proposals, and client engagement.
Contribute to the growth and evolution of the HDH practice through strategic initiatives, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.
Interest in improving design efficiency through new tools and workflows (including AI‑enabled solutions).

Quality & Safety

Lead by example in promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
Support implementation and continuous improvement of the design quality management system.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience with ETAP or similar tools
Proficiency in the preparation of plant-level electrical systems studies
Proficiency in the design of protection and control systems
10+ years of relevant engineering experience
Demonstrated engineering/design experience on hydropower and dam projects
Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada
Strong experience in the application of the most prominent electrical-related codes, norms, standards and guidelines, most notably ANSI/IEEE and NEC
Willingness to travel periodically to project offices and job sites.
Experience with ETAP or similar tools

Preferred

Familiarity with refurbishments on operating facilities
Experience as a design manager, deputy design manager, project engineer, or design coordinator on multidisciplinary projects
More than 15 years of experience in electrical engineering design
On‑site construction experience and ability to view design through a constructability lens.
Familiarity with design-build delivery models
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Fluent in French an asset
P.Eng designation or eligibility

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: 120-150 K CAD/year.

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the technical design and delivery of electrical systems for complex hydropower and dam projects. They will also mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support business development initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and possess at least 10 years of relevant experience, including specific work on hydropower and dam projects. A professional engineering license in Canada and proficiency in electrical system studies and design software like ETAP are required.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Hydropower design
Dam infrastructure
ETAP
Protection and control systems
Power distribution
Grounding systems
Technical leadership
Mentorship
Project management
Constructability
ANSI/IEEE standards
NEC standards
Design-build delivery
Procurement support

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Voluntary wellness program
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plans with matching
Paid time off

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Hydropower
Dams
Infrastructure
ETAP
Power Systems
Protection and Control
Grounding
ANSI
IEEE
NEC
EPC
Design-Build
Constructability
Professional Engineer
P.Eng
Technical Leadership
Project Engineering
Renewables
Generation
Distribution
Procurement
Safety
Quality Management
Consulting

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