Lead Electrical Engineer
Help Power the Future of Ontario
At Mantecon Partners, our engineers do more than design systems, they create the infrastructure, facilities, and environments that support the communities and industries driving Ontario forward.
Mantecon Partners is a growing multidisciplinary engineering firm providing structural, mechanical, process, electrical, and civil engineering services across Ontario. Our team is known for delivering practical solutions, exceptional client service, and technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of industrial, institutional, commercial, residential, healthcare, and manufacturing projects.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer who combines exceptional Electrical Engineering expertise with project leadership, client relationship management, team development, and practice growth skills. This role is ideal for a highly capable Electrical Engineer with experience designing electrical building systems in accordance with Ontario codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, and a thorough understanding of power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting, fire alarm systems, communications infrastructure, life safety systems, and applicable codes and standards.
While leadership and client engagement are important aspects of this role, we are ultimately seeking a strong Electrical Engineer with the technical expertise to lead complex electrical building systems projects from concept through construction.
Reporting to the Senior Leadership, you will serve as a technical leader within the Electrical Engineering team, guiding project delivery, mentoring junior staff, working directly with clients and stakeholders, and contributing to the continued growth of Mantecon's Electrical Engineering practice.
Why Join Mantecon Partners?
- Lead diverse and technically challenging projects across Ontario.
- Work directly with clients, architects, contractors, developers, and project stakeholders.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment alongside Structural, Mechanical, Process, and Civil Engineering professionals.
- Take ownership of projects from concept design through construction and commissioning.
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineering professionals.
- Join a growing organization where your expertise, leadership, and initiative can make a meaningful impact.
- Enjoy a collaborative culture that values technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
The Opportunity
This position is ideal for an Electrical Engineer who enjoys balancing technical excellence, project leadership, and client engagement.
You will serve as a lead Electrical Engineer on complex building and infrastructure projects while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, working directly with clients and stakeholders, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
This role also presents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the department by contributing to team growth, recruitment, mentorship, and the development of technical capabilities. The successful candidate will play an active role in building and strengthening the team, participating in hiring decisions, supporting the professional development of engineers and designers, and helping establish the foundation for long-term departmental success.
Success in this role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to confidently guide projects from concept through construction while building trusted relationships with clients, architects, contractors, developers, and project stakeholders.
As Mantecon continues to expand its Electrical Engineering practice, this role offers an opportunity to play a meaningful part in shaping the growth of the department while mentoring future engineering professionals and contributing to the firm's long-term success.
What You'll Do
Electrical Engineering Leadership
- Act as the Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of electrical building systems projects from concept through construction.
- Provide technical oversight and engineering review of electrical designs including power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting, fire alarm systems, communications infrastructure, security systems, public address systems, nurse call systems, and related building systems.
- Develop innovative and practical electrical engineering solutions that balance performance, constructability, energy efficiency, reliability, and client objectives.
- Oversee the preparation and review of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, cost estimates, and tender documentation.
- Apply advanced knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Ontario Building Code, CSA standards, ULC standards, and industry best practices.
- Review, approve, and seal engineering drawings, reports, and supporting documentation as required.
- Ensure designs meet all applicable regulatory requirements, project objectives, and quality standards.
Project & Client Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, developers, and project stakeholders.
- Lead client meetings, technical presentations, and design review discussions.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure efficient project execution.
- Support projects during construction through site reviews, contract administration, RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, change order reviews, and coordination with contractors.
- Build and strengthen long-term client relationships through exceptional service and technical expertise.
Team Development & Growth
- Mentor and support engineers and designers.
- Contribute to technical excellence, quality assurance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support proposal preparation, fee estimates, project pursuits, and client presentations.
- Strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of Mantecon's Electrical Engineering practice.
- Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and service offerings.
Who Thrives at Mantecon Partners?
The most successful individuals in this role are:
- Technically strong Engineers who enjoy solving complex engineering challenges.
- Confident communicators who build trust with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Leaders who enjoy mentoring and developing others.
- Professionals who take ownership and drive projects forward.
- Relationship-builders who understand that exceptional client service is as important as technical excellence.
- Individuals who are motivated by contributing to the growth and success of a collaborative engineering firm.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive Electrical Engineering experience delivering building systems projects, including experience designing electrical systems in accordance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Ontario Building Code, CSA standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in the design of power distribution, emergency power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, security, public address, and related electrical systems.
- Proven experience serving as a lead Electrical Engineer responsible for technical design, engineering review, and project delivery.
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Ontario Building Code, CSA standards, ULC standards, and related regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with standards including CAN/ULC-S524, CSA Z32, CSA C282, and other applicable electrical design standards.
- Demonstrated experience delivering industrial, institutional, commercial, residential, healthcare, or manufacturing projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office.
- Ontario Electrical Engineering experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate direct experience designing and delivering electrical building systems projects in accordance with Ontario codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working directly with architects, contractors, developers, and project stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience leading client meetings and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and build strong client relationships.
- PMP designation is considered an asset.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and willingness to attend project and client sites as required.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical excellence, leadership, and client engagement while helping shape Ontario's built environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Join Mantecon Partners and help deliver the electrical infrastructure and building systems that will power Ontario's future.
Mantecon Partners is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable legislation. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
