Intermediate/Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer / Designer

Location: Barrie, Ontario
Salary: $83.5k – $110k annually, based on 40 hours/week
Industry: Building Services / Consulting Engineering

The Opportunity:

An established mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm is looking to add an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer to its growing team in Barrie.

The firm has been providing building engineering services since 1999, working alongside architects, developers and building owners on a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, residential and institutional sectors.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative consulting environment where you'll have involvement in projects from initial design through construction, work alongside an experienced senior team and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Project Exposure

You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of new construction and renovation projects, including:

• Mid-rise and high-rise residential developments.

• Commercial buildings and retail spaces.

• Institutional and educational facilities.

• Healthcare and long-term care facilities.

• Recreational and community buildings.

Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical designs for building systems, including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, emergency and life safety systems, generators and auxiliary systems.

• Support lead engineers on projects with electrical construction values exceeding $1 million.

• Review electrical calculations, equipment selections and construction documentation.

• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, architectural and structural disciplines.

• Conduct site reviews, assess existing electrical systems and support renovation projects.

• Work directly with clients, owners, contractors and other consultants.

• Assist with construction administration, including site reviews, change notices and resolving technical issues.

• Provide technical direction, mentorship and quality control for up to two junior electrical team members.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of electrical engineering/design experience within the building services consulting industry.

• P.Eng., LEL, C.E.T. or C.Tech. designation through the applicable Ontario regulatory body.

• Strong understanding of Canadian and Ontario electrical codes and standards, including OESC, OBC, NFPA and IES.

• Experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, life safety and auxiliary systems.

• Experience with educational buildings is preferred.

• Additional exposure to commercial, retail, residential, healthcare or long-term care projects is an asset.

• Strong coordination, communication and organizational skills.

Company Culture & Benefits

The firm promotes a collaborative, inclusive and upbeat working environment, with an emphasis on employee well-being, professional development and team engagement.

Some of the benefits include:

• Extended health and dental coverage.

• Employer and employee-contributed group RRSP program.

• One-on-one training and mentorship from Partners.

• Paid time off for industry events and professional development.

• Flexible working hours.

• Health and wellness reimbursement.

• Paid sick days.

• Parental leave top-up program.

• Regular staff and family events.

• Complimentary daily coffee, tea and snacks.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join an established building-services consultancy with a diverse project portfolio, a collaborative team environment and opportunities to take on technical responsibility while supporting the development of junior staff.

For someone looking to continue growing within consulting engineering, this offers a mix of hands-on electrical design, project involvement, client interaction and mentorship opportunities.