Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Systems
Windsor, Ontario
Compensation: Target compensation range of $115,000 - $150,000 CAD annually.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, professional designation(s), technical expertise, project leadership experience, and overall alignment with the role requirements.
Our client is a growing multi-disciplinary engineering consulting organization delivering industrial, automotive, commercial, institutional, and manufacturing-related projects across North America.
As growth continues, they are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical building systems projects while providing technical leadership within a collaborative engineering environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an electrical engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with clients, and contributing to projects from concept through construction.
Who This Role Is For
This role is well suited to an experienced electrical engineering professional with a background in consulting engineering, building systems, or MEP environments.
You enjoy working across multiple projects, collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders, and taking ownership of project deliverables. You are comfortable balancing technical design responsibilities with project coordination, construction support, and client interaction.
This role is not intended for individuals seeking highly specialized controls, automation, panel design, or maintenance-focused work. Success requires strong communication skills, adaptability, technical leadership, and a consultative mindset.
What You Will Be Doing
- Design and develop electrical building systems for industrial, automotive, commercial, and institutional facilities
- Prepare and review power distribution, lighting, low voltage, fire alarm, and related electrical system designs
- Perform electrical engineering calculations, system analysis, and equipment selection
- Conduct or support arc flash studies, short-circuit studies, and protective device coordination studies
- Develop drawings, specifications, technical reports, and project documentation
- Coordinate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and project management teams
- Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and project planning activities
- Conduct site visits, assessments, and field reviews as required
- Support construction administration activities, including contractor coordination and issue resolution
- Mentor junior engineers, designers, and technologists
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- P.Eng designation preferred or eligibility to obtain registration
- Minimum 8 years of progressive electrical engineering experience
- Experience within a consulting engineering, MEP, or building systems environment
- Strong knowledge of electrical building systems and power distribution
- Experience with lighting, low voltage, fire alarm, and facility electrical infrastructure
- Experience supporting industrial, automotive, commercial, institutional, or manufacturing facilities
- Familiarity with Canadian and North American electrical and building codes
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities
Technical Experience
Experience with any combination of the following is considered an asset:
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- BIM coordination
- Power distribution systems
- Lighting design
- Low voltage systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Arc flash studies
- Short-circuit studies
- Protective device coordination studies
- Construction administration
- Building systems consulting
Why Consider This Opportunity
- Competitive compensation package
- Diverse and technically challenging projects
- Exposure to industrial, automotive, commercial, and institutional facilities
- Collaborative multi-disciplinary engineering environment
- Strong mentorship and professional development culture
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Exposure to both Canadian and U.S.-based projects
- Stable organization experiencing significant growth
- Opportunity to work directly with experienced engineering leaders
- Meaningful project ownership and client interaction
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites as required
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced consulting environment
Interested?
Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply open to learning more, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise, project ownership, client engagement, and long-term growth within a collaborative consulting environment, we'd like to hear from you.
All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Pay: $115,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
