Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,635
Employers: 1,446

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $103,989Across 633 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $47.90Across 54 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $126,788Across 29 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%107 listings
Hybrid: 37%1,704 listings
On-site: 61%2,817 listings

Not specified: <1% (7 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (263), Stantec (137), AtkinsRéalis (132).

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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Worley

Principal Electrical Engineer

Calgary, AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Vancouver, BC, Canada

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $122,176 to $206,123. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $122,176 to $206,123.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 15, 2026

Original job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

The Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer provides high-quality electrical engineering services to Worley and its customers across large and complex industrial projects. The role is responsible for the technical execution and leadership of electrical engineering activities, ensuring delivery meets project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and applicable technical and regulatory requirements.

The position may act as the Electrical Engineering Lead for assigned projects or defined scopes and provides technical guidance, coordination, and mentorship to engineers and designers within the electrical engineering team.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute electrical engineering activities on assigned projects or defined project scopes, ensuring compliance with Worley, client, statutory, regulatory, and applicable international standards.
Manage electrical engineering requirements and deliverables to meet project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Act as the Electrical Engineering Lead on specific projects or scopes, including defining requirements, assigning tasks, coordinating workshare, and monitoring progress.
Participate in project and discipline meetings, provide technical input, prepare progress reports, and comply with required checking, quality assurance, and document control procedures.
Ensure project scope is clearly defined and that technical and scope changes are managed in accordance with established change management processes.
Coordinate electrical engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams, including process, instrumentation, mechanical, piping, automation, and construction, to ensure integrated project delivery.
Provide technical support throughout procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, including:
- Preparation and review of electrical equipment and material requisitions.
- Technical bid evaluations.
- Review of vendor documentation.
- Technical review of purchase orders and procurement documentation.
- Resolution of technical issues arising during construction and commissioning.
Develop, review, and approve electrical engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation as required.
Identify and resolve discrepancies between Worley, client, and project requirements, escalating issues when appropriate.
Proactively identify technical risks and issues, develop practical engineering solutions, and provide timely recommendations to project stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to intermediate and junior engineers and designers.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
Promote effective workshare execution and coordinate work across project locations and engineering teams where applicable.
Maintain current knowledge of electrical engineering standards, industry practices, emerging technologies, and technical innovations.
Support continuous improvement of electrical engineering processes, tools, and technical practices.

Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; APEGA P.Eng. registration or eligibility required.
Significant electrical engineering experience on large, complex, multidisciplinary industrial projects, preferably in energy, mining, chemicals, power, or infrastructure.
Proven experience leading electrical engineering scope, deliverables, and activities across multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong technical skills in electrical design, calculations, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design practices, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Experience developing and reviewing electrical deliverables, including SLDs, load lists, MCCs, cable schedules, layouts, grounding, lighting, hazardous areas, MTOs, and work packages.
Strong knowledge of LV/MV distribution, motor control and protection, VFDs, emergency power, grounding, lightning protection, and hazardous area design.
Experience with electrical power system studies, engineering workflows, and document management systems such as SAP, KMS, or equivalent.
Understanding of process safety, HAZOP/LOPA, scope definition, workshare, and TA/NTA execution models.
Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across project teams.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, exercise sound engineering judgment, and deliver safe, high-quality results.
Ability to mentor engineers and designers, provide technical direction, and contribute to continuous improvement.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $122,176 to $206,123. Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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Responsibilities

The Principal Electrical Engineer leads and executes electrical engineering activities for complex industrial projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards. They provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery meets scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and possess P.Eng. registration or eligibility. Significant experience in large-scale industrial projects and strong technical proficiency in electrical design and power systems are required.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Project Leadership
Technical Design
LV/MV Distribution
Motor Control
Protection Systems
VFDs
Hazardous Area Design
Grounding
Lightning Protection
Engineering Calculations
Technical Bid Evaluation
Mentorship
Regulatory Compliance
Multidisciplinary Coordination

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
P.Eng
APEGA
Industrial Projects
Energy
Mining
Chemicals
Power
Infrastructure
SLDs
Load Lists
MCCs
Cable Schedules
MTOs
LV/MV Distribution
VFDs
HAZOP
LOPA
SAP
KMS
Procurement
Commissioning
Construction
Technical Bid Evaluation
Project Management
Engineering Standards
Regulatory Compliance
Workshare
Mentorship
Quality Assurance

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