Senior Electrical Engineer – National Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau)
Our client is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary design practice bringing together architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, interior designers and sustainability specialists to deliver some of Canada's most complex and impactful projects. As the firm continues to expand its presence in Ottawa, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to help build and lead an expanding electrical engineering practice in Ottawa and contribute to the growth of an integrated architecture and engineering practice in the National Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau).
This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative organization at an exciting stage of growth. Working alongside architects, engineers and other design professionals, the successful candidate will play a leadership role in project delivery, client development, team growth and the continued evolution of the firm's Ottawa practice.
The Ottawa team is involved in the delivery of significant government, institutional and secure facilities projects where electrical engineering plays a critical role in operational performance, communications infrastructure, security systems and mission-critical environments. As the local practice continues to grow, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help build electrical engineering capability in Ottawa while leveraging the resources, expertise and reputation of a leading national design firm.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a senior electrical engineering professional who enjoys combining technical excellence with leadership, client engagement and business development. It will appeal to individuals who are energized by the opportunity to help build a practice, expand industry relationships and contribute to the growth of a multidisciplinary design team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for complex building and infrastructure projects
Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project development and execution
Collaborate with architects, engineers and project stakeholders in an integrated design environment
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and industry partners
Support business development activities, project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives
Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate electrical engineering professionals
Contribute to the growth and strengthening of the firm's electrical engineering practice in Ottawa
Participate in multidisciplinary project teams focused on innovation, sustainability and design excellence
Support project delivery within government, institutional, secure and mission-critical environments
The Ideal Candidate Will Bring:
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation
Progressive leadership experience within a consulting engineering environment
Experience delivering electrical engineering solutions for government buildings, institutional facilities, secure environments, mission-critical facilities, commercial developments or complex infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, communications, security and integrated building systems
Experience working within highly specialized environments where operational continuity, security and technical performance are essential
An established professional network within the National Capital Region
Demonstrated success developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities
A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help grow a practice and build a team
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing Ottawa practice while working on some of the region's most complex and technically demanding projects. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team committed to design excellence, collaboration and the delivery of innovative architecture and engineering solutions.
