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Senior Electrical Engineer

Burlington, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

$100,000–$120,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for electrical engineering projects, overseeing the design process from concept to construction and commissioning. They will also manage project teams, ensure client satisfaction, and contribute to business development and proposal support.

Job details

POSITION OVERVIEW This is a senior position intended to provide the successful candidate with a technical leadership role within CEM Engineering. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Ensures that clients are satisfied with CEM services through professional conduct, diligent response and maintaining successful relationships. 2. Designs and develops electrical systems to high specifications focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability. 3. Provides expertise in their area of specialization. 4. Leads a project team consisting of engineers and designers/drafting. Projects typically include cogeneration or CHP (gas turbine, steam turbine, and reciprocating engine prime movers), industrial steam plants, hot water and chiller plants, renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, and district energy projects. 5. Executes the development of the project concept and leads the project from concept to detailed contract documents (Issued for Construction drawings and specifications), and through construction (contract administration) and commissioning. 6. Works independently or with junior electrical team members to complete the necessary deliverables. Assumes the responsibility for tasks delegated to other team members. 7. Develops Electrical Engineering design guidelines for departmental use. 8. Assumes project management tasks and responsibilities to plan, track, and forecast project performance. 9. Supports engineering proposals and business development. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE * Electrical Engineer who is customer-focused with 10+ years of relevant working experience. * Fundamental technical engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. * Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. * Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and Alberta with good standing. Additionally, a PE license in the United States would be an asset. * High- and medium-voltage substation design, especially protection and control systems. * Flexibility and capacity to adapt in a small, but dynamic consulting firm. * Strong interpersonal skills to manage the team, the client, and external parties (utilities, sub-consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, etc.). * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills. * Proficiency in standard office software(e.g., Office 365). * Experience in power consulting, specifically, and for example: * Single Line Diagrams * AC/DC Schematics * High-and Medium-Voltage Power System Protection and Controls * Power Generation and Distributed Generation Interconnection Requirements * Relay Settings, Programming, and Commissioning * Power System Studies using ETAP and/or EasyPower (e.g., Arc Flash, Coordination, Load Flow, Grounding) * Equipment Specifications and Bid Evaluation * Project leadership skills (includes budget / schedule responsibility, change management, and engineering project lifecycle) * Project documentation including (but not limited to): * meeting agendas and minutes * reports * scope summaries * equipment evaluations * cost comparisons * design criteria * project updates OTHER REQUIREMENTS * Support electrical team with miscellaneous tasks including project requirements and corporate requirements. * Willingness to support and mentor others and share experience and knowledge with fellow colleagues having different technical backgrounds. * Willing to travel occasionally to job sites and other third-party offices. * Independent and self-motivated * Aligned with CEM’s core values. * Contribute to development of a shared culture of inclusivity, loyalty, and trust. * PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES * Commitment to remaining current with developments in profession. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with passion for results. * Effective organizational and time management skills.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and be a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario and Alberta with over 10 years of experience. Strong expertise in high- and medium-voltage substation design and power system studies is required.