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Team Lead Electrical Engineer - Hybrid
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in building consulting engineering
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Team Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Hamilton/Waterloo/Barrie
Industry: Building Consulting Engineering
Experience Level: Senior / Leadership
About The Role
We are working with a growing building engineering consultancy seeking a Team Lead Electrical Designer / Engineer to lead and mentor a team while remaining hands-on in design. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical leadership, client interaction, and helping shape the growth of a high-performing electrical group.
You’ll play a key role in project delivery, team development, and client relationships across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Hamilton/Waterloo/Barrie
Industry: Building Consulting Engineering
Experience Level: Senior / Leadership
About The Role
We are working with a growing building engineering consultancy seeking a Team Lead Electrical Designer / Engineer to lead and mentor a team while remaining hands-on in design. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical leadership, client interaction, and helping shape the growth of a high-performing electrical group.
You’ll play a key role in project delivery, team development, and client relationships across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple electrical design projects from concept through construction
- Provide technical oversight and quality control for electrical designs and documentation
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate designers/engineers
- Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical reports
- Coordinate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and civil teams
- Participate in client meetings, site visits, and construction coordination
- Support contract administration, including shop drawing reviews and site reviews
- Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Assist with team growth, hiring, and process improvements as the group scales
- Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in building consulting engineering
- Strong background in electrical systems design (power, lighting, emergency systems, etc.)
- Experience leading projects and mentoring junior staff
- Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- P.Eng. designation
- Experience in healthcare, institutional, commercial, or multi-residential projects
- Exposure to business development, proposals, or team growth initiatives
- Leadership role with real influence and visibility
- Collaborative, supportive consulting environment
- Opportunity to remain hands-on technically while leading a team
- Clear growth path with long-term career progression
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple electrical design projects from concept through construction while providing technical oversight and quality control. Mentor junior and intermediate staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Requirements
Requires a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering with over 10 years of experience in building consulting engineering. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical systems design and proven experience in leadership and client-facing roles.
Skills
- Electrical Systems Design
- Technical Leadership
- Project Management
- Mentoring
- Client Interaction
- Quality Control
- Contract Administration
- Project Planning
- Budgeting
- Power Systems
- Lighting Design
- Emergency Systems
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits package
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Construction
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Building Consulting
- P.Eng
- Power Systems
- Lighting
- Emergency Systems
- Healthcare Projects
- Institutional Projects
- Commercial Projects
- Multi-residential Projects
- Shop Drawing Reviews
- Site Reviews
- Technical Reports
- Specifications
- Business Development