Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 920
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%576 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include Egis Group (78), WSP in Canada (69), 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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Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation
Phasor Engineering Inc
Remote, Canada
Remote
…and the testing and commissioning of medium and high-voltage electrical…
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Toronto)
DIALOG
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban…
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Ottawa)
DIALOG
Ottawa, Ontario
Full-time
…designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban…
Added 3 months ago
Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Toronto)
DIALOG
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban…
Added 3 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Ottawa)
DIALOG
Ottawa, Ontario
Full-time
…designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban…
Added 3 months ago
Principal Electrical Engineer
Worley
Edmonton, AB · Calgary, AB
Full-time
Deliver electrical engineering services that meet Worley, client, and applicable statutory and regulat
Added 22 days ago
Staff Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power - Toronto
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Markham, ON
$126,811 to $211,353 CAD / year
Added 22 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Markham, ON
Added 3 months ago
Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Full-time
…are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Intermediate Electrical Engineer – Water & Wastewater to join our Winnipeg office. This intermediate-level position is ideal for an…
Added 1 month ago
Electrical Engineer – Mid Level (Hybrid)
Barr
Remote, Canada
$110,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
Full-time · Remote
Barr is seeking an electrical engineer to join our Canadian team. In this hybrid role, you will support the electrical group, working as part of multidisciplinary project teams to provide…
Added 3 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Kamloops, British Columbia
Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
Stantec
Calgary, AB
Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings Group. The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering projects, provide technical…
Added 2 months ago
Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer
Dryden Fiber
Dryden, Ontario
Full-time
Added 4 months ago
Electrical Engineer in Training
BGIS
Toronto, Ontario
Full-time
The Electrical EIT will be a member of a client service team and provide electrical engineering knowledge to perform preventative and corrective maintenance. The Electrical EIT will work…
Added 4 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Markham, ON
Full-time
With guidance from the electrical team principal, you will lead electrical design and construction oversight on a broad variety of building design projects in different geographies and…
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Electrical Engineering - Lead Engineer
MCW Group of Companies
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Dartmouth, NS
Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Dartmouth, NS
Full-time
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Electrical Engineer II
Poseidon Ocean Systems
Campbell River, British Columbia
Full-time
We’re growing and we’re looking for an Electrical Engineer who’s excited to make an impact! Reporting to the EE Manager as part of our Electrical Engineering team, you’ll own designs from…
Added 14 days ago
Electrical Engineer (Buildings)
AtkinsRéalis
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Added 20 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Burlington, ON · Kitchener, ON · Peterborough, ON
Added 21 days ago
Electrical Engineer
Hatch
Mississauga, ON
Added 4 months ago
Electrical Engineer-in-Training
Propak
Airdrie, Alberta
Full-time
Electrical Engineer-in-Training use a variety of standard problem solving techniques while handling assignments of limited scope and complexity. The position is responsible for selecting…
Added 4 months ago
Electrical Engineer
Propak
Airdrie, Alberta
Full-time
Added 16 days ago
Sr Electrical Engineer
Gerdau
St. Andrews, Manitoba · Selkirk, Mani
Reporting to the Engineer Manager, you will be responsible for both capital project management and engineering design support of improvement and rel

Stantec

Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

200-325 25th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 7H8, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on building projects.
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: May 26, 2026

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Original job description

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings Group. The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering projects, provide technical expertise, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality building designs. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical systems, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of electrical systems for building projects, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems.
Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to determine project requirements and constraints.
Prepare detailed electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.
Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate electrical systems into overall building designs.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve our engineering services.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex electrical engineering projects.
Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency in electrical design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP).

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on building projects.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #INDBuild

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of electrical systems for building projects, including power distribution and lighting. Oversee installation and commissioning while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license. A minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering focused on building projects is required.

Skills

Electrical Design
Project Management
Power Distribution
Lighting Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Communication Systems
AutoCAD
Revit
ETAP
Site Assessments
Feasibility Studies
Technical Mentorship
Budget Management
Electrical Codes
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Communication

Benefits

Health Plans
Dental Plans
Vision Plans
Wellness Program
Health Care Spending Account
Wellness Spending Account
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Group Tax-Free Savings Account
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term Disability Plans
Long-Term Disability Plans
Emergency Travel Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Membership Fee Coverage
Paid Time Off

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Buildings Group
Power Distribution
Lighting
Fire Alarm
Communication Systems
AutoCAD
Revit
ETAP
P.Eng.
Electrical Codes
Sustainable Design
Project Delivery
Site Assessments
Commissioning
Building Design
Infrastructure
Engineering Consulting

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