Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Relocation to Ontario (GTA, Hamilton, KWC)

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Experience: Minimum 8 years of Electrical Building Engineering consulting experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Senior Electrical Engineer, Relocation to Ontario/GTA/Hamilton/KWC

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON (Hybrid), KWC, and Hamilton, ON.

About The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Manager / Team Lead to establish and grow their Electrical Engineering department. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional who is excited about building a team from the ground up while remaining actively involved in technical design, project delivery, and client development.

Key Responsibilities

Establish, develop, and lead the Electrical Engineering department.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for all electrical building systems projects.
Oversee project delivery, ensuring schedules, budgets, and client expectations are met.
Maintain high technical standards through rigorous QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables.
Design and review electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and life safety systems.
Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery.
Mentor, coach, and develop future Electrical Engineers, Designers, and EITs as the team expands.
Assist with business development by building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.
Develop departmental standards, processes, and best practices to support long-term growth.
Conduct occasional site visits to review construction progress, resolve technical issues, and support project teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain it.
Minimum 8 years of Electrical Building Engineering consulting experience.
Proven experience leading electrical design projects from concept through construction.
Extensive knowledge of electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and life safety systems.
Strong understanding of the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and applicable industry standards.
Excellent project management, leadership, and client relationship skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally for site visits.

Preferred Experience

Extensive experience delivering electrical designs for multi-storey residential developments, including condominiums and townhouses across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Previous experience building, managing, or expanding an Electrical Engineering team.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary building engineering consulting environment.
Established relationships within the Ontario building development and consulting market are considered an asset.

What You'll Bring

An entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build and grow a successful Electrical practice.
Strong technical expertise combined with proven leadership capabilities.
A passion for mentoring and developing future engineering talent.
The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional technical quality.
A collaborative approach to client service, project delivery, and team development.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and leading a growing Electrical Engineering practice. You'll have the autonomy to shape the department, mentor future team members, and contribute to the long-term success of a respected consulting engineering firm.

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Responsibilities

Establish and lead the Electrical Engineering department while providing technical oversight and designing or reviewing building electrical systems. Manage project delivery and quality, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, support business development, and conduct occasional site visits.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least eight years of electrical building engineering consulting experience, and an Ontario P.Eng. designation or eligibility to obtain one. Candidates should have strong knowledge of building electrical systems and applicable Ontario and Canadian codes, along with project leadership, management, communication, and client relationship skills.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Electrical Building Systems Design
Power Distribution
Lighting Design
Fire Alarm Systems
Emergency Power Systems
Life Safety Systems
Project Management
Technical Leadership
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Team Development and Mentoring
Business Development
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Ontario Building Code
Ontario Electrical Safety Code

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Building Engineering Consulting
Electrical Building Systems
Power Distribution
Lighting
Fire Alarm
Emergency Power
Life Safety Systems
Ontario Building Code
Ontario Electrical Safety Code
Canadian Electrical Code
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Project Delivery
Project Management
Electrical Engineering Department
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Business Development
Client Relationships
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Construction Site Visits
Multi-Storey Residential Developments
Condominiums
Townhouses
Greater Toronto Area

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