Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Relocation to Ontario (GTA, Hamilton, KWC)

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to establish and lead a growing electrical engineering practice across the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, and KW regions with a hybrid Ontario work model.

You will build the department, provide technical leadership for building systems, and oversee project delivery while mentoring engineers and engaging with clients to identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility in Ontario.
• 8+ years of electrical building engineering consulting.
• Proven leading electrical design projects end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of building codes including OBC, OESC, CEC.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Electrical Engineering department.
• Provide technical leadership for electrical building systems.
• Oversee project delivery: schedules, budgets, client expectations.
• QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and EITs.
• Business development through client relationships.
• Develop standards and processes for growth.
• Site visits to review progress.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Project management

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation in Ontario or eligibility

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer, Relocation to Ontario/GTA/Hamilton/KWC

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 8 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.