Principal Engineer, ICT/Security

HDR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a senior engineering professional with a PE license and over 20 years of project execution experience. You will lead control systems and OT cybersecurity projects, deliver complete construction documents, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client objectives.

You will leverage BIM, Revit and AutoCAD, stay current with industry tech, and guide colleagues while ensuring engineering excellence and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Extensive experience in project execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard design software.
• Comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering, with leadership background.

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of project tasks with general engineering knowledge in telecommunication or electronic security systems.
• Design cabling pathways including conduits and cable trays.
• Meet with project clients to evaluate and review needs and ensure requirements are met.
• Develop construction documents (SD, DD, CD) to show design intent and specs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop functional requirements and designs.
• Edit specifications for telecommunication or security projects.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry offerings and new technologies.
• Assist in problem resolution and field technical support.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Analytical judgment

Deadline management

Problem solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PDF software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

AI LLMs

AI-enhanced tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of project tasks including general engineering knowledge of telecommunication or electronic security systems and operational coordination with commercial hardware.
• Show ability to design cabling pathways such as conduits, cable tray systems and proper bonding systems.
• Meet with project clients to evaluate, define and review customer needs/objectives and ensure those requirements are met within the project design.
• Define and develop complete project‑related construction documents, including SD, DD, CD, to show design intent and project specifications, and assist with system‑related activities within all construction administration activities.
• Coordinate with integrated, multidisciplinary project teams to develop functional requirements, system designs and other project‑related requirements.
• Edit telecommunication or security specifications specific to the project.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry product offerings and research new emerging technologies.
• Assist in problem resolution and technical troubleshooting when field support is needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• RCDD or PSP preferred.
• Can‑Do and problem‑solving mindset.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM), Revit, PDF software, Microsoft and Google software, AI LLMs, and AI‑enhanced tools.
• Strong communication and listening skills; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Good organizational skills, confident curiosity, strong analytical judgment, leadership potential.
• Ability to rigorously audit, validate, and verify all AI‑generated outputs against engineering fundamentals and regulations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, on schedule and under budget.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work in a high‑velocity environment managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and workmanship quality.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD is a bonus; ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Extensive experience in project execution.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard design software.
• Comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design, with proven background of technical leadership.
• Committed to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographic location. For Toronto, ON the pay range is $146,000 – $196,000.

Primary Location: Canada – Ontario – Toronto
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Control Systems and OT Cybersecurity
Job Posting: Jun 24, 2026

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.