Lead Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead to drive projects in Toronto. The role involves collaboration across disciplines, project management, and leadership of junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical systems design and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering drawing preparation and design.
• Familiarity with standards such as CAN/ULC-S524, CSA Z32, CSA C282.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate project requirements with team members.
• Prepare contract drawings, schedules, and details.
• Oversee junior engineers and ensure document quality.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PMP

Job description

Job Description

Mantecon Partners is an agile, full-service engineering firm specializing in structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Our Team are passionate, innovative, and engaged professionals who take pride in working on engineering projects across the province. Located in Dundas and Toronto, Ontario, we work and play in the GTA, London and Niagara markets.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead to spearhead our Toronto expansion. In this role, you will take a leadership position in driving projects forward, collaborating with senior designers and engineers across multiple disciplines to achieve project goals. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has experience in the design of institutional, industrial, commercial, and healthcare facilities, with a strong understanding of the Ontario engineering market. This position offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping our Toronto presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-ordinate project requirements with all team members, in all disciplines, as required
• Prepare contract drawings, schedules, details and sketches from conceptual design through to tender and construction
• Oversee junior engineers, designers and drafting staff for the preparation of documents
• Ensure that document quality follows company standards
• Provide advisory services and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Work independently and apply prescriptive requirements of electrical building services engineering codes with minimal supervision
• Meet project timelines and budgets
• Perform detailed site take-offs of existing building systems and conduct routine site reviews
• Construction Administration co-ordination, review and issuance of Change Orders, Clarifications and RFI responses as required
• Other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the preparation and design of engineering drawings using appropriate standards for power, emergency power, fire alarm, lighting, telecommunications, security, public address and nurse call systems
• Demonstrated understanding of construction protocols and processes and a proven ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with standards such as CAN/ULC-S524, CSA Z32, CSA C282
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Desire for ongoing professional development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a licensed professional engineer
• PMP designation is desired, but is not required
• Valid driver’s license