Senior Electrical Engineer

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree, P.Eng. designation, and 10+ years of experience in electrical design. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering efficient building solutions and enjoy a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP contributions

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Career growth through mentorship

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in building systems electrical design.
• Solid understanding of building codes and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing and analyzing building electrical systems.
• Coordinating with architects and other disciplines.
• Creating technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Adobe PDF

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Engineering Firm
Salary: $90,000+ (based on experience)
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Ottawa (Onsite)

We’re currently working with one of our trusted engineering consulting clients to find a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their growing Ottawa team. This is a full-time, onsite position, suited for someone who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative office setting and is looking to deepen their project leadership experience.

What you’d be doing in this role

This is a key senior-level role for someone with 10+ years of experience. You’ll take ownership of complex projects and lead electrical portions of multidisciplinary projects, with responsibilities including:

• Designing and analyzing building electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, data/communications, etc.).

• Performing electrical load calculations, system analysis, and equipment selection.

• Coordinating with architects, mechanical, structural, and other disciplines.

• Applying building codes, Canadian Electrical Code, and standards appropriately to design and documentation.

• Creating technical reports, drawings, and specifications.

• Integrating sustainability and energy efficiency into your designs.

• Taking part in project planning, budgeting, and client meetings.

• Representing the firm in meetings and managing project teams.

• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers as needed.

You're a match if you have

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).

• P.Eng. designation (licensed in Ontario).

• 10+ years of relevant experience in building systems electrical design.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Excel, Adobe PDF, and electrical engineering tools (such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, etc.).

• Solid understanding of building codes, Canadian Electrical Code, and engineering best practices.

• Strong communication and coordination skills.

• The ability to take initiative and manage multiple moving parts.

About the client

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy with a track record of delivering thoughtful, efficient building system solutions. Their projects span commercial, municipal, and residential sectors, and they pride themselves on quality, responsiveness, and professional integrity. The Ottawa team is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on growth.

A glimpse of what’s on offer

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience).

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• RRSP contributions.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Career growth through mentorship and project leadership.

• A dynamic, professional team and a well-respected reputation in the industry.

If you’re looking to move forward in your electrical engineering career and want to work on challenging and meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume to [e-mail].