Electrical Lead Engineer / Designer

eZone Staffing LLC; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional engineering firm in Hamilton is seeking an Electrical Lead Engineer/Designer with over 10 years of experience in the building service industry. This full-time role involves leading electrical design projects, managing client relationships, and supervising a team. The ideal candidate will hold a P.Eng. or equivalent and have extensive knowledge of relevant Canadian codes. Employee benefits include a competitive health plan, training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Group RRSP Program

Training & Mentorship

Staff Events

Health & Wellness Benefit

Sick Leave

Parental Leave Benefit

Flexible Working Arrangement

Daily Coffee, Tea, & Snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of electrical engineering experience in the building service industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian and Ontario codes.
• Proven ability to manage a team and deliver construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design on projects exceeding $1 million.
• Manage client and contractor relationships effectively.
• Supervise and mentor junior electrical staff.

Skills

Electrical engineering in building service industry

Leadership and team management

Knowledge of relevant codes and standards

Technical direction and mentoring

Analytical and organizational skills

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Lead Engineer / Designer

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

Client is a professional mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm providing services to architects and building owners in the building service industry since 1999. With a comprehensive list of completed projects ranging from residential, educational, institutional, recreational, and commercial, Company has the experience to provide full service mechanical and electrical consulting for any building.

Role Overview

Company goal is to hire a confident lead electrical engineer / lead electrical designer with a minimum of ten years of experience completing mechanical engineering in the building service industry.

The successful candidate will be required to :

• Lead the design on projects with electrical construction values in excess of $1,000,000.
• Respond to and win Requests for Proposals.
• Provide technical direction to a minimum of 2 subordinates on a daily basis.
• Integrate well into a multi-disciplinary team of both internal and external consultants.
• Manage owner and client relationships.
• Manage contractor relationships.
• Conduct site reviews, manage change notices, etc.
• Communicate effectively.
• Be knowledgeable in applicable building, OESC, NFPA, IES codes.
• Take the lead on all technical design requirements for electrical systems including coordinating electrical services (and other services) for new construction, site photometric plans, electrical distribution design, fire alarm, generator (standby and life safety) designs, emergency and life safety systems, lighting and associated controls, and other electrical requirements to suit client standards and building classifications.
• Select relevant equipment and review / verify design calculations for electrical systems required for the building.
• Design a variety of mid or high rise residential, commercial, or institutional / educational buildings.
• Work will be a mixture of renovation and new construction.
• Supervising a team of electrical junior staff including providing technical direction, conducting performance reviews, tracking staff progression, and coaching / mentoring.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), or Limited Engineering License / Technologist (LEL, LET).
• Ten (10) plus years of electrical engineering experience in the building service industry.
• Extensive technical knowledge and ability to deliver electrical designs for a variety of building types, including, but not limited to power and distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, life safety systems, generators, and other auxiliary systems such as IT, A / V, and communications.
• Experience in educational buildings is preferred.
• Experience in commercial, retail, residential, and / or health care / long term care buildings is an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant Canadian and Ontario codes and standards (OBC, OESC, NFPA, IES, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage a team of electrical staff in the development and delivery of construction documentation and associated engineering calculations, coordination of electrical elements, and final verification of electrical design.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to think analytically, attention to detail, resourceful and detail-oriented, and team and customer service focused.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings and systems as it relates to construction and the implications on electrical designs.
• Ability to effectively resolve construction issues, manage client expectations, review construction sites, liaise with contractors, and other contract administration requirements.

Employee benefits include :

• Health Benefits: A competitive benefit plan that includes extended health care (prescription drugs, eyeglasses, chiropody, physiotherapy, etc.) and dental coverage.
• Group RRSP Program: An employee and employer contribution RRSP program.
• Training & Mentorship: Access to one-on-one training and mentorship by Partners of the firm, company organized training sessions, paid time off to attend industry events, and other professional development opportunities.
• Staff Events: Complimentary staff and family events that have included : an overnight stay for staff and a guest at Blue Mountain, a visit to a local farm for some outdoor fun, virtual cooking events, trampoline dodgeball, etc.
• Health & Wellness Benefit: Personal fitness / health and wellness reimbursement (i.e. fitness equipment, gym membership, sport leagues, etc.).
• Sick Leave: Sick days with paid coverage.
• Parental Leave Benefit: A top up program to support employees choosing to grow their families.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Flex hours to support employee work life balance.
• Daily Coffee, Tea, & Snacks: Complimentary daily snacks, coffee, and tea for employees’ enjoyment.

Company Description

Ezone Staffing is a trusted US-based recruitment partner, connecting top talent with leading companies across the United States. We specialize in full-time, direct-hire opportunities, helping businesses find the right professionals and supporting candidates in advancing their careers. Our team is committed to delivering personalized staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of both employers and job seekers in the US market.