Senior Electrical Engineer

Arup; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 126,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working arrangements

GRRSP 5% company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design across Toronto and other Canadian offices. You will drive electrical system design for complex projects, coordinate with architects and contractors, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

You will manage client relationships, contribute to technical specifications, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across national teams in a dynamic, flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics.
• 8+ years of experience designing building and infrastructure electrical systems.
• Be a licensed Professional Engineer in at least one Canadian jurisdiction.
• Proficiency with 3D BIM tools, preferably Revit MEP.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Canadian standards and Codes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead the electrical discipline on projects.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary team environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems on medium to large-scale projects, including power, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and interconnection systems.
• Act as the lead electrical designer, owning technical quality, coordination, and delivery.
• Collaborate with local and regional teams as required.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentation materials.
• Present technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to project success.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Client relationship management

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Independent / self-driven

Strong communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

Revit MEP

3D BIM tools

SKM/ETAP power system modeling

Job description

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Toronto/Ottawa/Calgary/Vancouver office, supporting projects across a range of complex building and infrastructure sectors, including healthcare, laboratories, commercial, higher education, aviation, and rail.

This role offers a high degree of autonomy, with the successful candidate leading electrical design efforts in their office while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in across the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems on medium to large-scale, complex projects, with a strong focus on the design of electrical systems; including power, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and electrical interconnection systems
• Act as the lead electrical designer, taking ownership of technical quality, coordination, and delivery
• Work on local projects while collaborating with regional teams as required
• Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentation materials
• Present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Maintain strong client relationships, supporting successful project delivery and repeat business
• Uphold quality standards, support commercial metrics, and contribute to overall project performance
• Participate in local professional associations and contribute to the professional community
• Perform calculations for electrical systems, including load analysis, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations, and photometric calculations
• Select electrical equipment and coordinate the selection and specifications of this equipment with relevant suppliers
• Prepare contract documents describing the design of electrical systems and write technical design statements
• Contribute to the development of technical specifications
• Coordinate work with architects, contractors, and equipment supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics
• At least 8 years experience designing building and infrastructure related electrical systems
• Be a licensed Professional Engineer in at least one Canadian jurisdiction
• Proficiency with 3D BIM tools, preferably Revit MEP
• Strong knowledge of applicable Canadian standards and Codes
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead the electrical discipline on projects
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary team environments

Preferred Skills

• Ability to establish and effectively manage priorities and deadlines; strong organizational skills required for our fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
• Excellent writing skills to communicate electrical system design concepts and strategies both internally and externally
• Ability to present technical content to both specialized and non-specialist audiences
• Experience with power system modeling using SKM, ETAP, or similar software

Experience working on federal government projects or within regulated project environments

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total-reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom - with personal responsibility - to set our own direction, choose work that aligns with our purpose and contributes to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Toronto/Ottawa/Calgary/Vancouver Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in T/O/C/V is $125,800 - $165,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of T/O/V/C will differ.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal-opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.

We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion and disability advocacy - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
Discover more about life at Arup atwww.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Arup is an equal-opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by applicable human-rights legislation.