Senior Electrical Engineer - Water and Wastewater

Hatch; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch, Mississauga office, seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead a team within the Water Business Unit. You will oversee electrical design for municipal water and wastewater facilities, drive technical excellence, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across project delivery and business development pursuits.

The role requires strong leadership, detailed design acumen, and hands-on project execution from concept through commissioning, including electrical protection,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation with PEO or eligibility for registration.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in municipal water & wastewater facilities and related projects.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, MCCs, VFDs, standby power, instrumentation interfaces.
• Experience with electrical engineering software (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, ASPEN, AutoCAD/SPEL).

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Engineers, Designers, co-ops and CAD personnel on projects.
• Mentor EITs and junior engineers.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations and equipment specs.
• Review vendor drawings and data for compliance.
• Develop conceptual designs, feasibility studies, reports and proposals.
• Serve as Electrical Discipline Lead on major projects.
• Possibly act as Project Manager for electrical upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Electrical engineering

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

ASPEN

AutoCAD/SPEL

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Electrical Engineer - Water and Wastewater (100663)

Requisition ID100663-Posted07/22/2026

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Join our Water Business Unit, a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to our client's toughest projects.With expertise inwater and wastewater facilities preferably in municipal government.

SUMMARY:

The Mississauga office is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineerto join our Water Business Unit team.

This role will involve leading a small team while collaborating with larger multidisciplinary teams across project delivery and business development pursuits throughout the company.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, motor control concepts and applications, electrical protection and control systems, and standby power solutions. The candidate will also have experience in all phases of project delivery, including detailed design, construction contract administration, construction support, and commissioning activities for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities and related industrial infrastructure projects.

This role requires both technical leadership and project execution capabilities. The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering activities on major projects and may also serve as a Project Manager for electrical upgrade and rehabilitation projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a team of Electrical Engineers, Designers, co-ops and CAD personnel in the successful execution of electrical engineering projects.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the electrical engineering team.
• Mentor Engineers-in-Training (EITs), junior engineers, and designers.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations.
• Develop electrical equipment specifications and procurement packages.
• Review vendor drawings and technical data for compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Prepare detailed design, construction, installation, and procurement specifications.
• Develop conceptual designs, feasibility studies, technical reports, and proposals.
• Foster effective communication within project teams and with clients.
• Monitor and track project performance metrics.
• Support proposal development and business development activities.
• Lead proposals and pursuits, as appropriate.
• Participate in client relationship management and project delivery planning.
• Act as Electrical Discipline Lead on major projects.
• Serve as Project Manager for electrical infrastructure projects, where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or eligibility for registration with a Canadian provincial engineering association.
  • Experience with municipal water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, lift stations, and related infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including power distribution, motor control centres (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), standby power systems, and instrumentation interfaces.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Proficiency with electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, ASPEN, and AutoCAD/SPEL.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Base salary range: $115,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.