Senior Electrical Engineer

Our client is an established and growing company seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead to join their team. This is a DIRECT HIRE role and an excellent long-term career opportunity for a senior professional looking to step into a technical authority and mentorship position. The Role As the Electrical Engineering Lead, you will serve as the technical authority for complex Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, and Industrial building projects, as well as subdivision developments. You will oversee the full project lifecycle—from initial concept through construction—ensuring high-quality designs, code compliance, and practical, buildable solutions. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical direction and mentorship to a growing team of designers and EITs. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Act as the lead for Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, and Industrial building projects, as well as municipal land development. Engineering Design: Oversee power distribution, lighting layouts, fire alarm/life safety systems, and standby power (UPS/generators). Subdivision Design: Lead low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, streetlighting, and communications networks for large-scale land developments. Quality Assurance: Review and stamp drawings and specifications, ensuring all deliverables meet internal QA/QC standards and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). Project Coordination: Liaise with the City of Edmonton, EPCOR, and other authorities; coordinate with internal civil, structural, and mechanical teams. Mentorship: Coach junior staff, review their work, and contribute to the development of design standards. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Certification: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered and in good standing with APEGA. Industry Expertise: 5–10+ years of consulting electrical engineering experience, with strong building design expertise across the Multi-Family, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. Technical Knowledge: Expertise in the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Alberta Building Code, and Municipal standards (City of Edmonton and EPCOR requirements). Software: Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit and lighting calculation software is highly preferred. Mindset: A practical, construction-focused approach with the ability to lead client meetings and act as a trusted advisor. What’s Offered Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. A leadership role in shaping and growing a regional team. Opportunities to work on diverse, high-impact projects across Alberta and Canada.

Serve as the technical authority for multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial building projects and subdivision developments. Oversee the full project lifecycle from concept to construction while providing mentorship to junior designers and EITs.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a P.Eng. registration with APEGA. Candidates need 5-10+ years of consulting experience with expertise in the Canadian Electrical Code and proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Competitive salary • Comprehensive benefits package

• Quality assurancePreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Electrical Engineering Design
• Power Distribution
• Lighting Layouts
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Life Safety Systems
• Standby Power
• Low-Voltage Distribution
• Medium-Voltage Distribution
• Streetlighting
• Communications Networks
• Quality Assurance
• Project Coordination
• Mentorship
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Lighting Calculation Software

• Engineering
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available