Lead Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
$87,413–$112,448 year
HybridVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Develop electrical team standards and lead multidisciplinary design teams for water, wastewater, and industrial projects across municipal and industrial sectors. Prepare detailed design drawing packages, perform technical reviews, and seal documents while ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes. Manage client relations, assist in proposal development, and coordinate with vendors and other engineering disciplines during tendering and construction phases. Lead workshops, present design options, and provide coaching to junior staff. Requires a B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, P.Eng. in Ontario, and 15+ years of experience in MV/LV systems and wastewater treatment. Hybrid model with three days in-office; salary range $112,448 to $87,413.
Required Qualifications
- B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
- Registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario
- 15-20 years of experience involved in the design and implementation of MV and LV electrical systems, as well as a solid understanding of field instrumentation
- Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in water and wastewater treatment plants
- Demonstrated experience working on large-scale projects
- Excellent knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards, and regulations
- Understanding of MV and LV power distribution design concepts, equipment, and personnel safety strategies, and electrical system protection theories and applications
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence to follow up
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn
- Well organized, able to multitask and work in fast-paced, changing, and challenging environments
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills
- Be a part of multi-functional teams with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of the team, to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals
- G-class driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with municipalities would be an asset
- Experience with supervising electrical teams would be an asset
- Experience leading technical development of the electrical discipline
- Experience with managing client relations, scope changes, schedule and budgets on complex engineering projects
- Experience working on industrial projects is an asset
- P.Eng. in other provinces outside of Ontario is an asset
- Experience with City of Toronto and York Region projects is considered a strong asset
- PMP designation is an asset
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