Lead Electrical Engineer

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. Lead Electrical Engineer is a senior-level engineering role based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada , responsible for leading the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of electrical systems for infrastructure and aviation projects. The position operates within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting projects from concept development through detailed design, implementation, and field verification. The role provides technical leadership across electrical engineering activities, including design documentation, technical specifications, design review processes, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery. Responsibilities include collaboration with civil engineering and other technical disciplines to ensure integrated project outcomes aligned with applicable engineering standards and municipal requirements. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, including leadership responsibility on aviation, infrastructure, or building electrical projects. Experience with technical quality management, engineering oversight, and mentoring design teams is essential, together with professional engineering registration and demonstrated knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the electrical design and implementation of systems for infrastructure and aviation projects, ensuring technical compliance and design integrity. Prepare and review engineering design documentation, technical specifications, calculations, and project reports. Conduct design reviews and technical evaluations to support quality assurance and risk management objectives. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to achieve seamless integration of electrical systems within broader project designs. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and engineering guidance to junior engineers and design personnel. Support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and municipal requirements. Participate in stakeholder coordination activities, including client meetings, technical workshops, and project reviews. Perform field inspections and construction verification activities to confirm compliance with approved design requirements. Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and technical procedures. Support project delivery through schedule development, technical reporting, and resolution of engineering issues. Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with a Canadian engineering regulator (e.g., Professional Engineers Ontario). Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience. Minimum 5 years of experience designing and managing one or more of the following: Aviation electrical systems Infrastructure electrical systems Building electrical systems including industrial, commercial, residential, or data centre projects Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable local and international engineering standards. Demonstrated experience leading engineering design activities and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams. Strong technical communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills. Experience participating in client-facing project delivery environments. Project management and team leadership experience. Experience using AutoCAD and other electrical design software. Assets Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient electrical design practices. Familiarity with airport security systems and associated electrical infrastructure. Experience with control systems and related technologies. Experience supporting large-scale transportation infrastructure programs. Exposure to engineering quality management systems and design governance processes. Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application. At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.