Senior Electrical Engineer
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
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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
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain it.
- Minimum 10 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
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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
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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.
