Lead Electrical Engineer

Egisgroup; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Canada seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee planning, design, coordination and delivery of electrical systems for infrastructure and aviation projects in Gatineau, Quebec. The role operates in a multidisciplinary environment, from concept to field verification, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, P.Eng. designation, and a proven track record in leadership on aviation, infrastructure, or building projects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng. designation in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience with leadership on aviation, infrastructure or building projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards and ability to lead design activities.
• Experience mentoring design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to manage client-facing project delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and implementation of systems for infrastructure and aviation projects.
• Prepare and review engineering design documentation, technical specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Conduct design reviews and evaluations to support QA and risk management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities for integrated project outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers.
• Support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with codes and municipal requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and project reviews.
• Perform field inspections and construction verifications to ensure design compliance.
• Contribute to engineering standards, templates and procedures.
• Support project delivery through scheduling, reporting and issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Project management

Client-facing

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. license (OIQ)

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer is a senior-level engineering role based in Gatineau, QC, Canada responsible for leading the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of electrical systems for infrastructure and aviation projects. The position operates within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting projects from concept development through detailed design, implementation, and field verification.

The role provides technical leadership across electrical engineering activities, including design documentation, technical specifications, design review processes, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery. Responsibilities include collaboration with civil engineering and other technical disciplines to ensure integrated project outcomes aligned with applicable engineering standards and municipal requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, including leadership responsibility on aviation, infrastructure, or building electrical projects. Experience with technical quality management, engineering oversight, and mentoring design teams is essential, together with professional engineering registration and demonstrated knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and implementation of systems for infrastructure and aviation projects, ensuring technical compliance and design integrity.
• Prepare and review engineering design documentation, technical specifications, calculations, and project reports.
• Conduct design reviews and technical evaluations to support quality assurance and risk management objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to achieve seamless integration of electrical systems within broader project designs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and engineering guidance to junior engineers and design personnel.
• Support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and municipal requirements.
• Participate in stakeholder coordination activities, including client meetings, technical workshops, and project reviews.
• Perform field inspections and construction verification activities to confirm compliance with approved design requirements.
• Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and technical procedures.
• Support project delivery through schedule development, technical reporting, and resolution of engineering issues.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and managing one or more of the following:
• Aviation electrical systems
• Infrastructure electrical systems
• Building electrical systems including industrial, commercial, residential, or data centre projects
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable local and international engineering standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering design activities and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience participating in client-facing project delivery environments.
• Project management and team leadership experience.
• Experience using AutoCAD and other electrical design software.

Assets

• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient electrical design practices.
• Familiarity with airport security systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with control systems and related technologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale transportation infrastructure programs.
• Exposure to engineering quality management systems and design governance processes.

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.

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.