Group Lead, Electrical Buildings - NB

CBCL Limited; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Vacation allowance commensurate with経験

Maternity or Parental leave top-up

Health spending account

Wellness incentive

Dues reimbursement

Education and lifelong learning subsid

Community volunteering incentive

Employee Family Assistance Program

Public transit subsidy

Flexible hours

Overtime or bank time-in-lieu

Job summary

CBCL Limited is seeking a Group Lead, Electrical Buildings – NB to guide a team of engineers and technologists in New Brunswick. You will lead electrical building systems design, mentor staff, manage project delivery, and nurture client relationships across NB and beyond.

Requirements include a degree in Electrical Engineering or related diploma, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit. This is a collaborative, growth-focused role in our employee‑owned firm.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Registration or eligibility for registration with provincial Engineering or technical association
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant electrical buildings design experience, including leadership or mentoring
• Strong experience in electrical building systems design, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, communications, security, and controls, with knowledge of codes and standards
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project coordination, technical reviews, and client-focused delivery in a consulting environment
• Proficiency with electrical design and coordination tools such as AutoCAD and Revit, with the ability to guide others in producing coordinated, high-quality deliverables
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills to support team members and clients

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to electrical engineers and technologists
• Oversee design of electrical buildings systems including power distribution, lighting, life safety, communications, security, and access control
• Support business development and client relationships through proposals and technical credibility
• Coordinate project delivery with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, budget and schedule
• Promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team
• Ensure design solutions comply with electrical codes, safety standards and building requirements
• Support construction and field services including site reviews and RFIs, ensuring alignment with design intent
• Contribute to group planning, standards, and growth of CBCL’s Electrical Buildings practice

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Electrical buildings design

Project delivery

Client relationships

Electrical codes & standards

AutoCAD

Revit

Agi32

SKM Power Tools

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

Registration or eligibility for professional registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Agi32

SKM Power Tools

Job description

At CBCL Limited, we are a successful, dynamic, and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Lead, Electrical Buildings – NB to join our team in New Brunswick. There is a possibility to operate out of Moncton, Saint John, or Fredericton.

Bring your technical expertise, people-focused leadership, and collaborative mindset to a team that delivers excellence in electrical design and consulting for buildings projects across New Brunswick and beyond. In this role, you will guide and support a talented group of engineers and technologists, contribute to project delivery and client relationships, and help shape the continued growth and success of our Electrical Buildings practice.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Support the Team: Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to electrical engineers and technologists, supporting workload planning, technical development, collaboration, and overall team performance.
• Oversee Electrical Buildings Design: Guide the design, analysis, and coordination of electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, life safety, communications, security, and access control systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential projects.
• Support Business Development and Client Relationships: Contribute to business development efforts by maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities, supporting proposals, and representing CBCL’s Electrical Buildings group with professionalism and technical credibility.
• Manage and Coordinate Project Delivery: Work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project planning and delivery, helping to ensure quality, budget, schedule, and client expectations are met.
• Foster Innovation and Collaboration: Promote innovative problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement while supporting a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Ensure Quality and Technical Excellence: Apply sound engineering judgment, complete technical reviews, and support quality management practices to ensure design solutions comply with electrical codes, safety standards, building requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support Construction and Field Services: Lead or support site reviews, respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, resolve field issues, and ensure construction activities align with design intent and project requirements.
• Contribute to Group Planning and Growth: Support resource planning, staff development, technical standards, and strategic initiatives that strengthen the Electrical Buildings group and contribute to CBCL’s continued growth in New Brunswick.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Registration or eligibility for registration with provincial Engineering or technical association;
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant electrical buildings design experience, including demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, or team coordination;
• Strong experience in electrical building systems design, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, communications, security, and controls, with in-depth knowledge of applicable building, energy, and electrical codes and standards;
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project coordination, technical reviews, proposal support, and client-focused project delivery in a consulting environment;
• Proficiency with electrical design and coordination tools such as AutoCAD and Revit, with the ability to guide others in producing coordinated, high-quality deliverables;
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to support team members, build trusted client relationships, and deliver quality work on time and within budget.

You are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

The following would be considered assets:

• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment, particularly within electrical buildings design, is preferred;
• Previous experience in a group lead, discipline lead, or formal people leadership role would be considered an asset;
• Experience using Agi32 lighting analysis software and SKM Power Tools; and
• The ability to communicate in both English and French would be an asset.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible hours to support work/life balance;
• Opportunity to earn paid overtime or bank time-in-lieu for future use;
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposure to a variety of projects;
• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and
• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email [e-mail]. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.