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: 337

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 (70), CIMA+ (41).

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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.

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Added 27 days ago
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
Leonardo DRS, Inc.
NS · Bedford, Nova
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Senior Electrical Engineer & Team Lead
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Hamilton, ON
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Full-time
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Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool
CIMA+
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
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Calgary, AB · Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
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Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Intermediate Electrical Engineer

NS, Canada
Bedford, NS, B4B 1G9, Canada

Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 25, 2026

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Original job description

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Intermediate Electrical Engineer – Power Electronics is responsible for working with the Engineering Team on the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment.

As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics, your main responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment in the 100W to 100kW power range
Work closely with firmware designers to define project firmware/software requirements
Provide technical assistance to customers in support of new product development and legacy product support as required
Review customer specifications and requirements and assist in the generation of bids and proposals
Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for engineering projects and job assignments
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to resolve key development risks
Generate engineering documentation in support of design activities and customer requirements, including specifications, test procedures and reports, failure reports, design analysis, program progress reports, and configuration management inputs
Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program Management to achieve material and labour design-to-cost targets

To be successful in the role, you will need:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent work experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical design in a light manufacturing environment
P. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NS
Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required
Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot
Demonstrated understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design
Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment
Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability
Involvement in the design, development, modification, and analysis of various electronics systems
Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks
Analyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability. Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times
Multi-Layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design capabilities considered an asset
Knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs considered an asset

Benefits of working with DRS Canada:

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
An opportunity to participate in the design and development of DRS PPI’s next generation of power conversion equipment, using leading edge technology
Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
Industry leading wellness program including:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
- An exceptional mental health benefit
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Competitive compensation including:
- Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.

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Responsibilities

The Intermediate Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment ranging from 100W to 100kW. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage project budgets, and support both new product development and legacy systems.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least five years of experience in a light manufacturing environment. A P. Eng. designation and eligibility for registration with Engineers NS are required, along with strong skills in power electronics and schematic analysis.

Skills

Power electronics
Switch-mode power conversion
Electrical design
Circuit troubleshooting
PCB design
Firmware requirements
Engineering documentation
Test procedures
Failure analysis
Design for manufacture
CAN
SPI
USB
I2C
RS485
RS232

Benefits

Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Virtual healthcare
Mental health benefit
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Professional development reimbursement
Financial planning
Maternity and parental leave top-up
Vacation
Personal days
Sick leave

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Power Electronics
Switch-mode Power Conversion
P. Eng.
Military Standards
Schematics
PCB Design
CAN
SPI
USB
I2C
RS485
RS232
Firmware
Prototyping
Design for Manufacture
Configuration Management
Test Data Analysis
Engineering Documentation
Manufacturing
Supply Chain
Project Management
Reliability Engineering
Mission Critical
Leonardo DRS

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