Design Manager

ECG Engineering Pty Ltd; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Engineering Pty Ltd in Mississauga is seeking a Design Manager to lead the engineering, design, drafting, and document control within the Toronto branch across a growing project portfolio.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee all design and engineering activities, ensure scope and standards, and collaborate with ECG offices globally to coordinate and deliver projects safely and on time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, management or a similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to manage client and internal team relationships.
• Advanced understanding of safety and quality systems as they apply to electrical engineering in mineral processing environments.
• Advanced knowledge of IEC and/or Australian or Canadian Standards applicable to mineral processing plants.
• Experience with project management, product development, and project controls including cost and schedule.
• Mineral processing plant construction experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all design and engineering activities within the Toronto branch.
• Ensure engineering scope, project standards, specifications, and requirements are met and delivered on time.
• Monitor design quality, consistency, and technical accuracy in line with ECG procedures and client expectations.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to support client relationships and business development.
• Prepare and present proposals for studies and projects for management approval.
• Provide specialist knowledge across project design and coordinate the Electrical Design team.
• Monitor and review project labor budgets and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Attend project meetings, liaise with clients, and maintain high communication standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to improve services and production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Electrical engineering

Safety systems

Quality standards

Client relations

Budgeting

Project controls

Job description

ECG Engineering are leaders in the Electrical Engineering space, delivering design and project delivery services to the Mining, Utilities, Materials Handling, and Industrial sectors with extensive and proven capabilities in Australia and around the world. With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Toronto, Vancouver, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Cape Town, and beyond, ECG have the capability to design and deliver on complex projects from early study work to commissioning and handover, drawing on the expertise of senior personnel who have worked together for over 30 years.

We are looking for a Design Manager to join our Canada team and lead the engineering, design, drafting, and document control functions within the Toronto branch across a diverse and growing project portfolio.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee all design and engineering activities within the branch, ensuring scope, standards, and project requirements are delivered on time and to the highest quality. You will also collaborate with ECG offices in Perth, Brisbane, and Manila, providing coordination and technical input across the wider business.

Your responsibilities will span:

• Managing and overseeing all engineering, design, drafting, and document control functions within the Toronto branch
• Ensuring engineering scope, project standards, specifications, and all project-specific requirements are met and delivered to target
• Monitoring engineering design and project services for quality, consistency, and technical accuracy in line with ECG procedures and client expectations
• Working closely with the Operations Manager to support client relationships and business development activities
• Preparing and presenting proposals for studies and projects for management approval
• Providing specialist knowledge and expert advice across project design and coordinating the Electrical Design team
• Monitoring and reviewing project labor budgets and initiating corrective actions where required
• Attending project meetings, liaising with clients, and ensuring communication standards are consistently high
• Staying current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continually improve services and production efficiency

What You Bring

• 10 or more years of experience in engineering, management, or a similar role
• Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to manage client and internal team relationships
• Advanced understanding of safety and quality systems as they apply to electrical engineering in mineral processing environments
• Advanced knowledge of relevant IEC and/or Australian or Canadian Standards applicable to mineral processing plants
• Experience with project management, product development, and project controls including cost and schedule
• Mineral processing plant construction experience is an advantage
• Solid understanding of relevant technologies and industry trendsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail

ECG offers a generous remuneration package and a workplace culture second to none. Our Mississauga office is a growing hub with real technical scope, an experienced global network to draw on, and a team worth leading.