Senior Consulting Engineer, Electrical

Senior Electrical Engineer
Our client is a large, established provider of facility services and professional engineering solutions, supporting complex real estate portfolios across multiple regions. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their Professional Services group in Toronto.

This position focuses on the design and delivery of building electrical systems across new and existing facilities, including base building systems, tenant improvements, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. You will operate as a senior individual contributor, while also providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other electrical engineers within the team.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with engineers, architects, facility teams, and CAD professionals to deliver high-quality electrical designs across a diverse project portfolio.

Electrical Design & Project Delivery
Independently manage multiple concurrent electrical design projects, including: Scope definition and deliverable tracking, Coordination and oversight of CAD production, Interaction with authorities having jurisdiction
Manage project financials, budgets, and timelines
Develop electrical engineering designs for building systems, including: Power distribution and utility connections, Lighting and lighting controls, Emergency and backup power systems, Life safety and fire alarm systems, Renewable energy generation and energy storage systems
Support the design of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for new and existing facilities
Provide electrical design support for tenant fit-ups and mechanical equipment upgrades
Carry designs from project initiation through completion, including: Equipment selection, Cost and schedule input, Technical reports and calculations, Design specifications and construction drawings
Collaborate closely with architectural, mechanical, and facility management teams to ensure integrated and coordinated designs

Leadership & Practice Support

Provide mentorship and technical support to junior and intermediate engineers
Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering processes, quality control measures, and best practices
Support the maintenance and enhancement of standard specifications, design details, and technical libraries
Act as a senior technical resource for electrical engineering deliverables across the practice

Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical engineering and design
Strong background in consulting engineering environments
Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and provincial building codes
Proven experience designing building and site electrical systems, including power, lighting, and life safety systems
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common engineering/design tools
Experience interfacing directly with clients and stakeholders
Bilingual proficiency (English/French) considered an asset
Knowledge of building mechanical systems considered an asset

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Engineering licensure in other provinces is considered an asset

Senior-level technical role with meaningful influence on design quality and standards
Exposure to a broad range of building electrical and infrastructure projects
Collaborative, professional engineering environment
Opportunity to mentor and shape developing engineering talent
Performance-based incentives, where applicable
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. This posting represents a current vacancy.