Senior Electrical Engineer - Design
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in building consulting engineering
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Lead Electrical Designer
Location: GTA, Hamilton, Waterloo
Industry: Building Consulting Engineering
Experience Level: Senior / Leadership
We’re working with a growing building engineering consultancy that’s looking to bring on a Team Lead Electrical Designer / Engineer. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys leading a team while staying hands-on with design and technical work.
You’ll play a key role in delivering projects, mentoring team members, and building strong client relationships across a diverse mix of projects. It’s an opportunity to step into a leadership position while still being closely involved in the technical side of the work.
What You’ll Be Doing
Location: GTA, Hamilton, Waterloo
Industry: Building Consulting Engineering
Experience Level: Senior / Leadership
We’re working with a growing building engineering consultancy that’s looking to bring on a Team Lead Electrical Designer / Engineer. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys leading a team while staying hands-on with design and technical work.
You’ll play a key role in delivering projects, mentoring team members, and building strong client relationships across a diverse mix of projects. It’s an opportunity to step into a leadership position while still being closely involved in the technical side of the work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead multiple electrical design projects from concept through construction
- Provide technical oversight and ensure quality across designs and documentation
- Mentor and support junior and intermediate designers and engineers
- Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and reports
- Coordinate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and civil teams
- Attend client meetings, site visits, and support construction coordination
- Assist with contract administration, including shop drawing and site reviews
- Support project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Contribute to team growth, hiring, and improving internal processes
- Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in building consulting engineering
- Strong experience in electrical systems design, including power, lighting, and emergency systems
- Proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members
- Strong communication skills and client-facing experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- P.Eng. designation or working toward it, or CET with strong consulting experience
- Experience in healthcare, institutional, commercial, or multi-residential projects
- Exposure to business development, proposals, or team growth initiatives
- A leadership role with real impact and visibility
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to stay hands-on while leading a growing group
- Clear path for long-term career growth
- Competitive compensation and benefits
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead electrical design projects from concept through construction, providing technical oversight and ensuring the quality of designs and documentation. Mentor team members, coordinate with other disciplines and clients, support construction and contract administration, and contribute to project planning and team growth.
Requirements
Requires a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology and 7 to 10+ years of building consulting engineering experience, including electrical systems design. Candidates should have project leadership, mentoring, communication, client-facing, and multitasking abilities; a P.Eng. designation or progress toward it, or CET status with consulting experience, is an asset.
Skills
- Electrical Systems Design
- Power Systems
- Lighting Design
- Emergency Systems
- Project Leadership
- Technical Oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Mentoring
- Drawing and Specification Review
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Client Relations
- Construction Coordination
- Contract Administration
- Project Planning
- Scheduling and Budgeting
- Team Development
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Consulting
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Building Consulting Engineering
- Electrical Design
- Power Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Emergency Systems
- Building Engineering
- MEP
- Project Leadership
- Technical Oversight
- Design Documentation
- Construction Coordination
- Contract Administration
- Shop Drawing Reviews
- Site Reviews
- Project Planning
- Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Client Relations
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- P.Eng.
- EIT
- CET
- Healthcare Projects
- Institutional Projects
- Commercial Projects
- Multi-Residential Projects
- Business Development
- Proposal Development