Intermediate – Senior Electrical Engineer

TBT Engineering; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Group retirement savings

Generous paid time off

Wellness incentives

Workwear and clothing allowances

Competitive salaries

Job summary

TBT Engineering is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead and contribute to electrical building services projects in commercial and institutional settings. The role requires a P.Eng. and a degree in Electrical Engineering, with 10+ years of design, analysis, and implementation experience.

You will mentor staff, review drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, coordinate with clients and regulators, and help drive proposals and project delivery while ensuring compliance and quality across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
• P.Eng. registration is required or pending in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to Electrical Engineering projects focused on building services.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Position Description

Lead and contribute to a variety of Electrical Engineering projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. Apply advanced technical knowledge in the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and control systems. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight while guiding junior staff and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and execute Electrical Engineering projects focused on building services, including power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and control systems.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and project documentation.
• Conduct load calculations, system analysis, and performance assessments to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant designs.
• Lead coordination with clients, consultants, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure effective project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate staff, promoting technical growth and professional development.
• Support project management tasks, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, and municipal requirements.
• Contribute to proposal development and business development initiatives through client engagement and technical input.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in Electrical Engineering for building services, supported by a degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience in the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems for commercial and/or institutional buildings. Candidates should be proficient with design and modeling software such as AutoCAD and Revit, and have a thorough understanding of applicable building codes, standards, and industry practices. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential, with proven experience mentoring technical staff and managing multidisciplinary projects.

This position is classified as full time. Rate of pay will be commensurate with related experience and qualifications ($125,840.00 per year +). TBT Engineering provides health and dental benefits, group retirement savings programs, robust personal paid time off policies, wellness incentives, workwear and clothing allowances and competitive salaries!

TBT Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.