Team Lead Electrical Engineer - Hybrid

Gilder Search Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Hamilton/Waterloo area seeks a Team Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and mentor a talented design team while remaining hands-on in electrical systems design.

You will drive project delivery, client relationships, and growth of the electrical group across diverse building engineering projects, including healthcare, commercial, and multi-residential work, with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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.

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.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Mentoring

Client interaction

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

P.Eng. designation

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