Electrical Designer / Project Manager

Go2STAFFING; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

Hybrid schedule

Benefits (health & dental)

Professional development

Career advancement

Company social events

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible hours

Job summary

Go2STAFFING is seeking an Electrical Designer / Project Manager to join our client’s multidisciplinary engineering firm in Vaughan, GTA. This role blends electrical building services design with project management, client liaison, and team leadership to deliver projects from design through construction.

You will work with senior leadership, engineers, and project teams to own projects, drive process improvements, mentor junior staff, and grow technical and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in electrical building services.
• Diploma or degree in electrical engineering, electrical building services, or related technical program.
• Approximately 2–3 years of electrical design experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical building retrofits is an asset.
• Working knowledge of construction project management principles.
• Familiarity with electrical distribution, fire alarm, and lighting systems.
• Knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada and the Ontario Building Code.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE and CSA/ULC standards.
• Working toward a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage electrical projects to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, coordinators, designers and other engineers to deliver outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, tasks, resources, and hours.
• Track project progress, identify risks or delays, and implement solutions to stay on track.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding scope, technical requirements, schedules, and finances.
• Attend internal and client meetings, document discussions, and prepare detailed meeting minutes.
• Review electrical designs and support assessments of building electrical systems.
• Coordinate site inspections and work with inspectors to complete project activities.
• Perform construction administration activities, including shop drawings and documentation.
• Ensure construction administration deliverables are on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate communication between PMs and design teams to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply knowledge of electrical distribution, fire alarm, lighting and related systems to support delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Code knowledge

Education

Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Our client, an established and growing multidisciplinaryengineering consulting firm in the Greater Toronto Area, is seeking an ElectricalDesigner / Project Manager to join its team in Vaughan.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical buildingservices professional who enjoys combining technical design expertise withproject management, client interaction, and team collaboration.

Working closely with senior management, engineeringprofessionals, and project teams, you will play an important role in deliveringelectrical projects from design through construction and completion. You'llhave the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute to processimprovements, mentor junior team members, and continue developing yourtechnical and leadership capabilities.

If you're looking for a role where your contributions arevalued, you can work directly with senior leadership, and you have room to growprofessionally, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Our client offers a supportive, collaborative environmentwith a strong focus on professional development, employee well-being, andwork-life balance.

Highlights include:

• CompetitiveCompensation: Salary increases based on individual performance.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Additional earningpotential tied to performance.
  
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hoursand shorter Fridays throughout the year.
  
• Hybrid Work Environment: Hybrid flexibilityfollowing successful completion of the probationary period.
  
• Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid healthand dental benefits at no cost to employees.
  
• ProfessionalDevelopment: Company-sponsored courses, external training, and internalknowledge-sharing opportunities.
  
• Career Advancement: Direct exposure tosenior management and opportunities to expand your technical and projectleadership responsibilities.
  
• Company Social Events: Employer-sponsoredsocial activities and trips, including opportunities to travel.
  
• Mileage Reimbursement: Paid mileage forwork-related travel.
  

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Coordinate and manageelectrical projects to ensure deliverables are completed on time, withinbudget, and to the required quality standards.
  
• Work collaborativelywith project managers, project coordinators, designers, and otherengineering professionals to deliver successful project outcomes.
  
• Develop, maintain, andmonitor project schedules, task assignments, resource requirements, andestimated hours.
  
• Track project progress,identify potential risks or delays, and implement solutions to keepprojects on track.
  
• Respond to clientinquiries regarding project scope, technical requirements, schedules, andfinancial matters.
  
• Attend internal andclient meetings, document discussions, and prepare detailed meetingminutes.
  

Electrical Design & Construction Administration

• Review existingelectrical installations and support assessments of building electricalsystems.
  
• Manage and reviewproject deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance withapplicable requirements.
  
• Coordinate siteinspections and work with site inspectors to complete required projectactivities.
  
• Perform constructionadministration activities, including shop drawing reviews, contractdocumentation, and related project records.
  
• Ensure constructionadministration deliverables are completed accurately, on schedule, andwithin budget.
  
• Coordinate communicationbetween project management and design teams to ensure alignment throughoutthe project lifecycle.
  
• Apply knowledge ofelectrical distribution, fire alarm, lighting, and other buildingelectrical systems to support effective project delivery.
  

Team Collaboration & Business Support

• Provide guidance andsupport to junior project managers, project coordinators, and other teammembers.
  
• Contribute to improvingproject management processes, procedures, and operational efficiency.
  
• Collaborate withbusiness development and proposal teams to prepare responses to clientrequests and new project opportunities.
  
• Build and maintainpositive working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, andinternal stakeholders.
  
• Take ownership ofassigned projects and contribute to the overall success of the engineeringteam.
  

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of electricalbuilding services knowledge, project coordination or management experience, andstrong communication skills.

Requirements

Required and preferred qualifications include:

• A minimum of 2 yearsof direct experience in electrical building services.
  
• A diploma or degree inelectrical engineering, electrical building services, or a relatedtechnical program.
  
• Approximately 2–3 yearsof electrical design experience preferred.
  
• Experience withelectrical building retrofits is considered an asset.
  
• Working knowledge ofconstruction project management principles and practices.
  
• Familiarity withelectrical distribution, fire alarm, and lighting systems.
  
• Knowledge of theNational Building Code of Canada and the Ontario Building Code.
  
• Familiarity withrelevant ASHRAE and CSA/ULC standards.
  
• Working toward aProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario is preferred.
  
• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice applications.
  
• Strong written andverbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionallywith clients and colleagues.
  
• Excellent organizationalskills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competingpriorities.
  
• A proactive,detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
  
• The ability to workcollaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
  

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

You'll be well suited to this opportunity if you are someonewho:

• Enjoys combiningelectrical design knowledge with project management responsibilities.
  
• Takes ownership ofassignments and follows projects through to completion.
  
• Communicates effectivelywith clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Can balance technicaldetails with the broader objectives of a project.
  
• Enjoys collaboratingwith and supporting less experienced team members.
  
• Is interested indeveloping greater responsibility, technical expertise, and leadershipcapabilities.
  
• Values a workplace thatencourages initiative, continuous learning, and professional growth.
  

Interview Process

The recruitment process is designed to provide anopportunity for both sides to assess the technical fit, career goals, andpotential for long-term success.

• Initial HR Screening: A preliminaryconversation to discuss your experience, career interests, and theopportunity.
  
• Virtual TechnicalInterview: A 45–60-minute discussion with an engineering manager covering yourtechnical background, project experience, and professional developmentgoals.
  
• In-Person Interview: A 60-minute meetingwith the engineering manager and company president to discuss the role,team, business direction, and your potential contribution.
  
• References &Background Check: Reference checks and background screening are completed as part of theoffer process.
  
• Offer & Onboarding: Successful candidateswill receive an employment offer and begin the onboarding process.