Senior Electrical Engineer - Defence Sector

AtkinsRéalis; Bedford; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support projects in the Defence sector. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of consulting experience, and strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code. Successful candidates will focus on project management and mentoring within a hybrid working culture offering competitive compensation between $135,000 to $160,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical consulting, especially with National Defence projects.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng).
• Ability to obtain CISD Level II (SECRET) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering commitments for successful project completion.
• Resolve design or execution issues using innovative solutions.
• Manage electrical staff resources and support recruitment.

Skills

Electrical consulting experience

Client focus and business development

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Defence Sector

Join AtkinsRéalis as a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Defence sector. This role is based in Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto‑GTA, Sudbury, Winnipeg, Calgary or Vancouver.

Overview
Responsible for electrical design and execution of projects serving the National Defence Portfolio across Canada. This includes building systems such as power utilities, distribution, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, fire alarm, security, communications, controls and sustainable initiatives.

Your Role

• Lead electrical engineering commitments to ensure successful project completion within scope, schedule, budget and procedures.
• Resolve complex design or execution issues by developing innovative solutions and applying project management principles on own projects and team members.
• Manage electrical staff resources on projects, mentor development, and support recruitment of new team members.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance to ensure the adequacy of electrical engineering work.
• Participate in estimates and project proposals (or coordinate resources) and approve Electrical Engineering estimates.
• Lead delivery of electrical design and system integration in multi‑disciplinary projects from preliminary design through completion.
• Develop new business and support growth of the National Defence market.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) and eligible for registration in multiple Canadian provinces.
• 10+ years of electrical consulting experience, with significant exposure to National Defence projects.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable industry/regulatory standards.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment managing time, resources and budget allocations.
• Strong client focus, including initiatives for business development, marketing, and RFP responses.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within Canada.
• Ability to obtain CISD Level II (SECRET) clearance.

Reward & Benefits

Competitive compensation, flexible benefits, professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture, and generous time‑off policies.

Additional Information

AtkinsRéalis is an equal‑opportunity employer. Accommodation is provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Expected compensation for this role is between $135,000 – $160,000 annually in British Columbia.

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