Electrical Technologist - Dry Utilities

Egis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodations available

Referral program

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Egis Canada, based in Toronto, Ontario, seeks an Electrical Technologist - Dry Utilities to support planning, design and delivery of electrical systems for transportation projects. The role emphasizes underground duct banks, design coordination and compliance with the CEC and local standards.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of electrical design experience, with strong documentation skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across disciplines. Hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a technologist program.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Proven underground duct bank design experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and municipal/provincial standards.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and maintain drawings, specs, calculations and technical docs.
• Perform duct bank routing, conduit sizing and fill calculations.
• Develop construction packages with plans and installation specs.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and support project delivery.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Duct bank design

Electrical design

Stakeholder coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Code compliance

Education

Electrical Eng degree or technologist diploma

5+ years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis.We are now over 21,000 engineers, architects, scientists and planners across the world and experiencing substantial growthin North America. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

About the Role

Electrical Technologist - Dry Utilities is a mid-level engineering role based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects.

The role is responsible for preparing engineering drawings, technical specifications, design documentation, and project reports while ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes, municipal requirements, and provincial standards. Responsibilities include technical coordination, design reviews, field inspections, and stakeholder collaboration throughout project delivery.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the design and coordination of dry utility infrastructure for municipal, transportation, airport, commercial, or industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects, including underground dry utility systems.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform duct bank routing, conduit sizing, cable fill calculations, bend radius assessments, and spare conduit planning.
• Develop construction packages including plans, profiles, cross-sections, details, and installation specifications.
• Perform design reviews to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and project requirements are met.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support the integration of electrical infrastructure within broader project designs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineering and design personnel during project execution.
• Support project coordination activities, including participation in client meetings and technical discussions.
• Conduct field inspections and site reviews to verify installation quality and compliance with approved designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, electrical codes, and industry standards throughout project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation supporting design development, quality assurance, and project approvals.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of departmental standards, templates, and engineering procedures.

What do we need from you

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma from a technologist program.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing underground duct bank systems is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable municipal, provincial, and industry standards.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation, specifications, reports, and design deliverables.
• Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience working within infrastructure project environments and engineering project delivery processes.

Assets

• Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Experience using AutoCAD and other electrical design software.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient electrical design practices.
• Familiarity with airport security systems, control systems, and related technologies.
• Experience supporting quality assurance and engineering standards development.
• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience within engineering teams.

Mandatory Requirement

Applicants must have proven hands-on experience designing underground duct banks. Candidates without direct duct bank design experience will not be considered.

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.