Senior Electrical Engineer

BGIS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our professional services team in Toronto. You will deliver electrical design for base building systems, tenant fit-ups, and EV charging infrastructure, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with CAD staff.

You will manage multiple concurrent projects, ensure compliance with electrical and provincial codes, and collaborate with architects, facility managers, and clients to produce drawings, specifications and cost estimates through

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Engineering license in other provinces would be an asset.
• Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage independent, concurrent electrical design projects and budgets.
• Develop and review designs for power, lighting, life-safety, and EV charging.
• Collaborate with architects, facility managers, and CAD staff to deliver drawings and specs.
• Provide mentorship and leadership within the electrical team.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical codes

Project management

Multi-disciplinary work

Communication skills

MS Office

Licenses & accreditation

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be a member of the professional services team and provide electrical engineering and design to assigned electrical project deliverables. The Senior Electrical Engineer will work on electrical systems designs on various projects within a versatile team where all abilities are put to good use. Electrical engineering designs will include base building electrical building systems, electrical tenant design, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure design at new and existing facilities. This role will be that of an individual contributor however the candidate will be expected to provide experience, leadership, and mentorship to the rest of the electrical engineering team.

This role will work with our CAD department to develop and deliver electrical designs.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Design Work

• Responsible for independent project management of multiple concurrent electrical design projects:
  • Management of scope and deliverables
  • Management of CAD deliverables and management of CAD staff deliverables
  • Management of requests with authorities having jurisdiction
  • Management of project budgets and financials
• Conduct research into the feasibility and provide design, operation and performance of building electrical systems including some or all of the following: Power distribution, connection to utilities, lighting, controls, emergency power, life-safety systems, fire alarms and renewable power generation and storage.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, facility management and technicians to develop detailed design related to various architectural, mechanical, and electrical projects.
• Electrical design to support the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Electrical design to support tenant fit up and mechanical equipment upgrades.
• Support the designs from project initiation to completion by providing equipment selections, cost and timing, estimates, reports, design specifications and drawings for building electrical systems including power distribution, connection to utilities, lighting, controls, emergency power, life-safety systems, fire alarms, electrical vehicle charging infrastructure, and renewable power generation and storage.

General Duties

• Support the Professional Services team with mentoring young engineers.
• Support the Professional Services team to develop and improve processes, including quality control.
• Support the Professional Services team to further develop and upkeep standard specifications, detail libraries, and design best practices.
• Support the Professional Services team with experience and leadership on all electrical deliverables.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Minimum 8 years experience in electrical design/engineering.
• Familiar with Electrical Codes and Provincial Building Codes.
• Strong understanding of the engineering environment in electrical sector.
• Highly meticulous nature, strong attention to detail.
• Engineering and construction of building and site electrical, power, lighting and life safety systems (fire alarm, etc).
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast paced environment.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages considered an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other employees.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computer Tools.
• Knowledge of building mechanical systems would be an asset.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must hold a degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Engineering license in other provinces would be an asset.
• Driver’s license.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $83,000 - $110,000per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

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About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Team

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centres and other critical environments. At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 232637
• Posting Date 08/24/2026, 03:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Toronto, ON, Canada Markham, ON, Canada