Senior Electrical Design Engineer

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to establish and lead a growing Electrical Engineering department in the Greater Toronto Area. This hybrid role combines technical design leadership, project delivery, and client development to build a robust practice.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in electrical building engineering consulting, a P.Eng. or eligibility, and a passion for mentoring engineers while growing client relationships across GTA projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain it.
• 10+ years of Electrical Building Engineering consulting experience.
• Proven leadership of electrical design projects from concept to construction.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical building systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, life safety).
• Strong understanding of OBC, OESC, CEC and industry standards.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Strong communication to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and lead the Electrical Engineering department.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all electrical building systems projects.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring schedules, budgets, and client expectations are met.
• Maintain high technical standards through QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Design and review electrical building systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and life safety.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical/structural engineers, clients, and stakeholders throughout all delivery phases.
• Mentor, coach, and develop future Electrical Engineers, Designers, and EITs as the team expands.
• Assist with business development by building and maintaining client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.
• Develop departmental standards, processes, and best practices to support long-term growth.
• Conduct site visits to review construction progress and support project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationships

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. (Ontario) or eligible

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON (Hybrid), KWC, and Hamilton, ON.

About The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Manager / Team Lead to establish and grow their Electrical Engineering department. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional who is excited about building a team from the ground up while remaining actively involved in technical design, project delivery, and client development.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and lead the Electrical Engineering department.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all electrical building systems projects.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring schedules, budgets, and client expectations are met.
• Maintain high technical standards through rigorous QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Design and review electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Mentor, coach, and develop future Electrical Engineers, Designers, and EITs as the team expands.
• Assist with business development by building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.
• Develop departmental standards, processes, and best practices to support long-term growth.
• Conduct occasional site visits to review construction progress, resolve technical issues, and support project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Minimum 10 years of Electrical Building Engineering consulting experience.
• Proven experience leading electrical design projects from concept through construction.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and applicable industry standards.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally for site visits.

Preferred Experience

• Extensive experience delivering electrical designs for multi‑storey residential developments, including condominiums and townhouses across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
• Previous experience building, managing, or expanding an Electrical Engineering team.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary building engineering consulting environment.
• Established relationships within the Ontario building development and consulting market are considered an asset.

What You'll Bring

• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build and grow a successful Electrical practice.
• Strong technical expertise combined with proven leadership capabilities.
• A passion for mentoring and developing future engineering talent.
• The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional technical quality.
• A collaborative approach to client service, project delivery, and team development.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and leading a growing Electrical Engineering practice. You'll have the autonomy to shape the department, mentor future team members, and contribute to the long-term success of a respected consulting engineering firm.