Team Lead Electrical Engineer - Hybrid

TalentSphere; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Leadership opportunity

Competitive compensation and benefits

Collaborative consulting culture

Job summary

TalentSphere is seeking a Team Lead Electrical Engineer in Ontario to guide a growing building consulting engineering group. You will lead and mentor a team while remaining hands-on in electrical design across diverse projects.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client interaction, and growth of the electrical group, with a hybrid work arrangement and collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-quality designs on schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in building electrical design.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple electrical design projects from concept through construction
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for electrical designs and documentation
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers/engineers
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and civil teams
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and construction coordination
• Support contract administration, including shop drawing reviews and site reviews
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Assist with team growth, hiring, and process improvements as the group scales

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Team Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Hamilton/Waterloo/Barrie

Industry: Building Consulting Engineering

Experience Level: Senior / Leadership

About the Role

We are working with a growing building engineering consultancy seeking a Team Lead Electrical Designer / Engineer to lead and mentor a team while remaining hands-on in design. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical leadership, client interaction, and helping shape the growth of a high-performing electrical group.

You’ll play a key role in project delivery, team development, and client relationships across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple electrical design projects from concept through construction
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for electrical designs and documentation
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate designers/engineers
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and civil teams
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and construction coordination
• Support contract administration, including shop drawing reviews and site reviews
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Assist with team growth, hiring, and process improvements as the group scales

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in building consulting engineering
• Strong background in electrical systems design (power, lighting, emergency systems, etc.)
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng. designation
• Experience in healthcare, institutional, commercial, or multi-residential projects
• Exposure to business development, proposals, or team growth initiatives

Why Join

• Leadership role with real influence and visibility
• Collaborative, supportive consulting environment
• Opportunity to remain hands-on technically while leading a team
• Clear growth path with long-term career progression
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

This leadership opportunity offers a hybrid work environment, with two days working remotely and three days in the office each week.