Electrical engineer jobs in Canada (1,315 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,315
Employers: 464

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $106,428Across 227 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.14Across 38 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%7 listings
Hybrid: 38%494 listings
On-site: 62%811 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (98), Egis Group (61), BBA Consultants (42).

Sources & calculation notes

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

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Building Electrical Engineer
CIMA+
Saint-Georges, QC · St-Georges, QC
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Scovan
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Ingénieur/Ingénieure électrique-études de systèmes électriques/Electrical Engineer-Power System Studies
AFRY
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer/Specialist (Power & Drives)
Spartan Controls Ltd.
Calgary, AB
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Electrical Engineer/Specialist (Power & Drives)
Spartan Controls
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer – Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
Fuze HR Solutions
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with a passion for design excellence, quality, and mentorship to join our engineering team in a QA/QC-focused…
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Lead Electrical Engineer
Mantecon Partners Inc.
Hamilton, ON · Dundas, ON
- $130,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Mantecon Partners is a growing multidisciplinary engineering firm providing structural, mechanical, process, electrical, and civil engineering services across Ontario. Our team is known for…
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Junior Electrical Engineer
BBA Consultants
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
As a member of the electrical engineering team in Toronto, you will be expected to apply established calculation and design methods when preparing plans, schematics, technical…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
EBC Inc.
BC · Campbell River Outskirts, British Columbia
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FMH114100 - Electrical Engineer
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Peterborough, ON
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PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Republic Architecture Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Assessing and evaluating existing electrical systems.
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Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Veolia | Water Tech
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
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Buildings Electrical Engineer
Primary Engineering and Construction
Burnaby, BC
Primary Engineering and Construction is looking for an experienced Buildings Electrical Engineer to help lead and grow our Buildings Electrical capabilities. We are open to candidates at…
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Lead Electrical Engineer
Modern Technical Staffing Inc.
Toronto, ON
- $130,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
You will lead the research, design, and development of the electrical systems for a next‑generation critical‑infrastructure product. The role covers the full power chain - automatic…
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Electrical Engineer/Designer
Grantek Systems Integration
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
WSP in Canada
Terrace, BC
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
WSP in Canada
Terrace, BC
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Noramtec Consultants Inc.
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Noramtec Consultants is recruiting on behalf of a Canadian building engineering consulting firm for a Senior Electrical Engineer in its Vancouver office. The successful candidate will lead…
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Project Electrical Engineer - Advanced Power Generation
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Calgary, AB
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
WSP
Terrace, British Columbia
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Lead Electrical Engineer, Resources
WSP in Canada
Timmins, ON
- Full-time
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Graduate Electrical Engineer (Available 2027)
Arup
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer / Project Manager
Edison Engineers
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, ON
- Full-time
Edison Engineers is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer / Project Manager to lead electrical consulting projects for existing residential and condominium buildings.
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Co-op, Electrical Engineer
Nutrien
Redwater, AB
- Internship
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Electrical Design Engineer - ONT-1068
PBX Engineering
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
PBX is looking for a qualified Design Engineer to work with the Municipal Utilities and Industrial teams and other engineers in delivering projects in Windsor & Southwest Ontario.

Veolia | Water Tech

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Oakville, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 24, 2027
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant or related experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Original job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary

As part of the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering, you will work collaboratively

with a cross-functional engineering team executing custom project designs, meeting customer expectations, quality, schedule, budget, and ensuring project risks are mitigated. This is a Senior role within the team, the chosen individual will complete the electrical and/or instrumentation design for a wide range of water technologies on complex projects in addition to acting as a technical lead and mentor new/junior team members. There is also the possibility of leading a team of EI&C Engineers on large, complex projects. This role will include performing instrument selections, instrument/automatic valve lists and datasheets, instrument installation details, electrical panel design including panel schematics, I/O lists, VFD/Starter selections, supporting our production facilities, participating in customer facing factory acceptance tests and assisting through commissioning.

Key Characteristics

Ability to collaborate in and lead cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings.
Proven ability to develop and follow procedures and standards, while extrapolating new concepts from established standards.
Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia products and systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Read, interpret and comment on engineering documents, including P&IDs, GAs, process design guidelines, return of experience, and engineering best practices guides.
Interpret, comment and follow complex, extensive contract and customer specifications.
Perform required calculations and select the appropriate instrumentation for water treatment facilities as well as all supporting documentation (instrument lists, termination drawings, instrument datasheets, etc.) with operator and equipment safety in mind. Manage budget, scope, schedule and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams.
Select equipment and design complex low voltage industrial control systems in compliance with UL and CEC for water treatment facilities, including; single line diagrams/load lists, I/O lists, panel design and schematics, and network architectures, loop diagrams, etc.
Support project bids, provide technical guidance and lead creative solutions to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience with design of complex low voltage industrial control systems in compliance with UL and CEC
Experience designing control panels and selecting equipment for use in Class 1 Div 2 areas
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including coordinating, reporting, documentation, and presentations).

Education & ExperienceRequired:

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
Experienced with complex industrial control system design.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant or related experience.
Valid passport and driver’s license.

Preferred:

Understanding of hydraulics and fundamentals of fluid mechanics.
Understanding of basic water chemistry.
Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal). Understands balance between customer and Veolia teams.
Experience with control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, HMI and SCADA design and programming.
Basic technical knowledge in the field of industrial control systems.
Understanding of Low Voltage Power Distribution System design.

Working Conditions

Occasional travel (15%) for client meetings, customer site visits and/or visits to other Veolia offices.
Hybrid office work. Three days a week in the office.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger

communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder

and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we

also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this

posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable

law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not

sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a

current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and

candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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Responsibilities

Design electrical and instrumentation systems for complex water-treatment projects, including instrument selection and documentation, low-voltage control systems, panels, schematics, and network architectures. Lead technical work and support project teams through bidding, production, customer factory acceptance tests, and commissioning while managing scope, budget, schedule, and risks.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and experience designing complex industrial control systems. Candidates must hold a valid passport and driver’s license and demonstrate knowledge of UL and CEC compliance; PLC, HMI, and SCADA experience and familiarity with water processes are preferred.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Instrumentation Design
Industrial Control Systems
Control Panel Design
UL and CEC Compliance
Instrument Selection
PLC, HMI, and SCADA Systems
VFD and Starter Selection
Electrical Schematics
I/O Lists
Network Architecture
Project Management
Technical Leadership and Mentoring
Customer Communication

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan With Employer Matching
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Instrumentation
Controls Engineering
Water Treatment
Industrial Control Systems
Low-Voltage Systems
UL Compliance
Canadian Electrical Code
Class I, Division 2
P&IDs
General Arrangement Drawings
Instrument Datasheets
Termination Drawings
Electrical Panels
Panel Schematics
Single-Line Diagrams
Load Lists
I/O Lists
Network Architecture
Loop Diagrams
VFDs
Motor Starters
PLC
HMI
SCADA
Factory Acceptance Testing
Commissioning
Fluid Mechanics
Water Chemistry
Project Risk Management

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