Electrical Associate Principal/Team Lead - Western Canada

Zenon Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenon Group in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Associate Principal/Electrical Team Lead to guide the Western Canada electrical team on complex building projects. You will lead design, analysis, and consultancy from concept through construction, delivering drawings, specs, and technical documentation.

We expect a P.Eng. with EGBC registration and 10+ years of electrical design experience, with strong leadership, client-facing skills, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Registered as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
• 10+ years of electrical design experience in building systems.
• Strong leadership, project management, and client-facing experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design, analysis and consultancy from concept to construction, including deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Oversee contract documents, technical reviews, shop drawings, contractor coordination, and site visits as required.
• Ensure compliance with CEC, BC Building Code, LEED, and CSA standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and clients to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings, presenting technical recommendations and project updates.
• Support business development through proposal development and client relationship management.
• Mentor and oversee junior and intermediate staff.
• Contribute to team growth, hiring, and process improvements as the national electrical team expands.
• Availability for on-site visits as required, generally once every two weeks.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Client-facing

Project management

Education

P.Eng. with EGBC

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Associate Principal/Team Lead - Western Canada

Zenon Group is a global group of companies covering MEP/Structural/Civils, consultancy and contracting across North America, Europe, and the UK, delivering innovative and sustainable building systems for all sectors from commercial and residential to healthcare and institutional. As our Consultancy team in Vancouver continues to grow, we are looking to welcome a new Associate Principal/Electrical Team Lead.

Zenon prides itself on offering its employees a unique opportunity to be in charge of their own future. We provide the tools, support, and flexibility required to grow your career at your own pace, and with this opportunity you will be encouraged to take ownership of your development while being supported by experienced leaders and mentors along the way.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the current electrical team in design, analysis, and consultancy on projects from concept through construction, including the production and management of deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

Oversee contract documents, technical reviews, shop drawings, contractor coordination, and complete site visits as required

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (CEC, ASHRAE, LEED, and the BC Building Code)

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and clients to deliver integrated engineering solutions

Lead client and stakeholder meetings, presenting technical recommendations and project updates

Support business development through proposal development and client relationship management

Mentor and oversee junior and intermediate staff

Contribute to team growth, hiring, and process improvements as the national electrical team expands

Availability for on-site visits as required, generally once every two weeks

Qualifications

Registered as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)

10 + years of electrical design experience in building systems

Strong technical expertise in power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and emergency power systems

Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including CEC, BC Building Code (BCBC), and relevant CSA standards (LEED experience considered an asset)

Proven leadership, project management, and client-facing experience

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required

Experience with high-voltage systems or large-scale, complex projects is considered an asset

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