Intermediate / Senior Electrical Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
About McElhanney Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity McElhanney is excited to present an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our electrifying Western Canada operations. Get involved in building services, roadway lighting, traffic signalization, controls, and site & land development projects opportunities – the sky’s the limit! By working closely with the electrical team and other disciplines within McElhanney, this role will enjoy a diverse project load. We are seeking a self-starter and superior communicator who is passionate about being part of an established multi-disciplinary team.
Our electrical team is comprised of a diverse group of professionals including engineers and technologists. Some team members have a practical background as red seal electricians, while others come from abroad with experience leading large teams. The team is geographically dispersed across BC & Alberta and leverages this to support a wide range of projects in all corners of the province and beyond. We place a high value on collaboration and open communication and are flexible in the tasks we perform within the team.
We would prefer the successful candidate to be based out of any of our British Columbia offices. However, considerations may be made for the ideal candidate.
What You’ll Do
- Lead electrical engineering design and provide technical oversight for a range of projects, primarily focused on building systems.
- Manage projects in collaboration with client teams, acting as both representative and key project contributor.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff, including EITs and technologists.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure project quality and delivery.
What You’ll Bring
- 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
- Broad project experience across commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings.
- Proficient in power distribution, communications, life-safety, controls, and security systems.
- Proficient in utility coordination and building servicing.
- Registered P.Eng. in British Columbia or eligible via inter-jurisdictional transfer.
- Strong coordination skills with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with drafting in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience in municipal infrastructure, Ministry of Transportation and Transit projects, street lighting, and traffic signals would be an asset.
What Can We Offer You? The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com). Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people. McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning . The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
About McElhanney
Established in 1910, McElhanney is an employee-owned company that provides geomatics, engineering, geospatial, planning, landscape architecture, environmental services, and more. We have 30+ locations across Western Canada and a specialty satellite office in Florida (USA), to service cities, communities & parks, energy & resources, and transportation sectors. We operate locally in the communities where we live and work and share staff resources from across our company.
At McElhanney, we work closely with our clients and partners and take on their challenges like they’re our own. Our clients choose us because of our commitment to safety and quality service, because our relationships are rooted in trust, and because our capable teams have the grit and skill to tackle challenging problems.
We value hiring and keeping great people, attaining operational excellence, and delivering outstanding work to our valued clients. It’s what drives us forward every day. Our team has won over 100 project and professional awards since 2000 alone.
McElhanney is proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, COR Workplace Safety certified, and ISO 9001:2015 standard certified.
Intermediate / Senior Electrical Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
About McElhanney Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity McElhanney is excited to present an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our electrifying Western Canada operations. Get involved in building services, roadway lighting, traffic signalization, controls, and site & land development projects opportunities – the sky’s the limit! By working closely with the electrical team and other disciplines within McElhanney, this role will enjoy a diverse project load. We are seeking a self-starter and superior communicator who is passionate about being part of an established multi-disciplinary team.
Our electrical team is comprised of a diverse group of professionals including engineers and technologists. Some team members have a practical background as red seal electricians, while others come from abroad with experience leading large teams. The team is geographically dispersed across BC & Alberta and leverages this to support a wide range of projects in all corners of the province and beyond. We place a high value on collaboration and open communication and are flexible in the tasks we perform within the team.
We would prefer the successful candidate to be based out of any of our British Columbia offices. However, considerations may be made for the ideal candidate.
What You’ll Do
- Lead electrical engineering design and provide technical oversight for a range of projects, primarily focused on building systems.
- Manage projects in collaboration with client teams, acting as both representative and key project contributor.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff, including EITs and technologists.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure project quality and delivery.
What You’ll Bring
- 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
- Broad project experience across commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings.
- Proficient in power distribution, communications, life-safety, controls, and security systems.
- Proficient in utility coordination and building servicing.
- Registered P.Eng. in British Columbia or eligible via inter-jurisdictional transfer.
- Strong coordination skills with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with drafting in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience in municipal infrastructure, Ministry of Transportation and Transit projects, street lighting, and traffic signals would be an asset.
What Can We Offer You? The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com). Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people. McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning . The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
About McElhanney
Established in 1910, McElhanney is an employee-owned company that provides geomatics, engineering, geospatial, planning, landscape architecture, environmental services, and more. We have 30+ locations across Western Canada and a specialty satellite office in Florida (USA), to service cities, communities & parks, energy & resources, and transportation sectors. We operate locally in the communities where we live and work and share staff resources from across our company.
At McElhanney, we work closely with our clients and partners and take on their challenges like they’re our own. Our clients choose us because of our commitment to safety and quality service, because our relationships are rooted in trust, and because our capable teams have the grit and skill to tackle challenging problems.
We value hiring and keeping great people, attaining operational excellence, and delivering outstanding work to our valued clients. It’s what drives us forward every day. Our team has won over 100 project and professional awards since 2000 alone.
McElhanney is proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, COR Workplace Safety certified, and ISO 9001:2015 standard certified.