Technical and Market Development Director, Electrical, Central Canada

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Technical and Market Development Director, Electrical, to lead the M&E practice in Central Canada.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, drive market growth, and ensure high-quality project delivery across healthcare, education, defense, mission critical, and life sciences sectors. You will mentor engineers, coordinate proposals, and collaborate with regional teams to harmonize standards while championing innovation and design excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• CAPM or PMP designation is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical building systems design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PEO) status is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and BIM (Revit) is an asset.
• Experience with collaborative models (IPD, Alliance, Progressive DB) is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary design teams on complex projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead market development for M&E in Central Canada and guide key accounts.
• Coordinate proposal development and ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Provide technical oversight and strong project leadership for delivery.
• Mentor and coach engineers and designers across the team.
• Recruit, onboard and conduct performance reviews for new hires.
• Collaborate with Electrical teams across Canada to harmonize standards.
• Lead peer reviews and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Champion engineering innovation and design excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Mentorship

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

CAPM or PMP designation

Registered Professional Engineer (PEO)

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

IPD / collaborative model experience

Job description

Job Description Overview

As the Technical and Market Development Director, Electrical you will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and technical excellence of our Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) department in Central Canada. This leadership position combines strategic market development with hands‑on project execution and team mentorship across various market sectors including healthcare, education, defense, mission critical, and life sciences. You will guide and expand a talented team of engineers and designers, drive technical excellence, and foster strong client relationships while contributing to the growth and success of our project portfolio.

Market Development

Lead and support the development of key markets for the M&E disciplines. Engage with clients and participate in Key Account Management (KAM) meetings. Contribute to building and maintaining a robust pipeline of upcoming opportunities. Support proposal development, strategic planning, and market growth initiatives.

Proposal Supervision

Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of proposals within the M&E practice. Ensure alignment with client expectations and internal quality standards.

Technical & Project Leadership

Serve as Project Manager, Discipline Lead, or Design Engineer on projects in various markets. Provide technical oversight and ensure high-quality project delivery. Apply project management principles to ensure timely and accurate project execution.

Team Development & Mentorship

Mentor and coach engineers and designers, supporting their career development and technical growth. Recruit and onboard new team members, conduct performance reviews, and facilitate training opportunities. Ensure quality assurance and consistency across all deliverables.

Cross‑Regional Collaboration

Collaborate with Electrical teams across Canada—including Québec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Atlantic regions—to share best practices, harmonize technical standards, and build a strong national technical community. Participate in national knowledge‑sharing forums and contribute to the development of innovative, scalable solutions across markets.

Quality Assurance & Peer Reviews

Lead or participate in peer reviews of technical documents and deliverables. Ensure adherence to internal quality standards and industry best practices. Support continuous improvement in design quality and documentation processes.

Innovation & Design Excellence

Champion engineering innovation through exploration of new technologies, materials, and methodologies. Promote best practices and forward‑thinking design approaches.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical building systems design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PEO).
• Experience with AutoCAD and BIM (Revit) is an asset.
• Experience with collaborative model (IPD, Alliance, Progressive DB) projects is an asset.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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