Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer (Industrial) - Burlington

Ausenco; Burlington; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco in Burlington, Ontario seeks a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer (Industrial) to drive electrical design leadership across diverse industrial projects. The role emphasizes client engagement, budget responsibility, and multi-disciplinary teamwork within a growing consulting group.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years of consulting experience, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical engineering, and a P.Eng designation. PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• P.Eng designation required/desired.
• 10–15 years of consulting engineering experience in industrial/building projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design to produce deliverables such as budgets, single line diagrams, load lists, equipment datasheets and specifications.
• Design for Medium and Low Voltage power distribution, MCCs, substations.
• Prepare and manage electrical proposals and budgets.
• Lead safety, sustainability and client relations within projects.
• Plan and lead project teams as Project Manager for electrical projects.
• Communicate with clients/contractors to identify needs and evaluate solutions.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Client relations

Proposal writing

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical engineering

P.Eng designation

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

About The Opportunity

Ausenco has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer (Industrial) to join our Industrial and Infrastructure group in Burlington. We are looking for someone with passion, drive, and motivation in the pursuit and delivery of projects, as part of our growing consulting team environment.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for fostering client relationships and providing electrical leadership in the design and management of a variety of industrial and infrastructure projects.

As part of a full service multi-disciplined engineering team, you will engage with clients to identify and execute value-creation opportunities across a variety of electrical projects.

About The Role

• Oversee and provide support on electrical engineering design to produce deliverables such as budget and capital cost estimates, single line diagrams, electrical load lists, equipment datasheets, equipment specifications and datasheets, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, equipment layouts, grounding layouts, lighting and power plans, cable tray layouts, power system studies, cable schedules, panel schedules, control schematics, electric heat trace design, wiring diagrams, and construction work packages.
• Preliminary and detailed Electrical design for Medium and Low Voltage power distribution systems and Motor Control Centres and substations.
• Prepare and manage electrical engineering proposals and budgets.
• Work in accordance with Ausenco’s values and demonstrate commitment, active involvement and leadership regarding safety, sustainability, client, people and financial accountabilities.
• Confirm engineering discipline planning meets design requirements, scope and client expectations by maintaining a high level of communication with project team and clients.
• Plan and lead project teams as a Project Manager for assigned electrical projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and contractors to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Manage complex technical discussions with third parties (clients, suppliers, and regulators) to facilitate appropriate technical decisions.
• Lead and participate in Business Development initiatives and growth for Burlington in Ontario.

About You

• A recognized Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical engineering from an accredited university and a P. Eng. designation.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years consulting engineering experience, preferably gained through industrial and building projects relating to manufacturing, materials handling, power generation, distribution, and building services.
• Project management (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Significant electrical design experience is essential.
• Complete understanding of electrical engineering requirements, Codes and Standards including OBC, IEEE, OESC, CEC, ESA, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of building power distribution systems, grounding, lighting, fire alarm, arc flash study and emergency power.
• Experience with sub-station design, switchgear, MCC’s, VFD’s and cable systems would be an asset.
• A reputation for successfully handling projects and people simultaneously and effectively.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and multiple deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to provide technical reports, specifications, and proposals.
• Strong desire to interface with clients, determine needs, and prepare proposals for services in conjunction with engineering team members.
• Willingness to become part of a highly technical team providing ingenious and value-added solutions to a diverse client base.
• Engaging interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of group dynamic situations.
• Experience leading Electrical Engineering project team of Engineers, Designers and Drafters.
• Ability to lead, mentor and support technical staff
• Ability to provide overall quality control of design packages and specifications

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package, We Offer

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Ausenco will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Salary range: 135K to 175K annually

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.