Principal - Electrical Engineering

PRINCIPAL - ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Location : Vancouver, British Columbia

Compensation : $150 - 180K + Bonus

THE OPPORTUNITY

A highly respected, international Architecture, Design & Engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Principal to join its Vancouver leadership team. This role represents a strategic opportunity for a senior engineering leader to grow and lead the electrical discipline, expand market presence, and play a key role in the firm's long-term growth strategy in British Columbia.

This position is ideal for a Principal-level Electrical Engineer with a strong combination of technical excellence, people leadership, and business development capability, who is motivated by building teams, strengthening client relationships, and growing institutional work within a global platform.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As an Electrical Engineering Principal, you will be responsible for both technical and business leadership of the electrical discipline in Vancouver. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, client-facing leader, and mentor to engineering teams, while actively contributing to strategic business development and practice growth.

This role offers a clear pathway to long-term senior leadership and Partner-level responsibility, depending on experience and performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Practice Leadership & Growth

• Lead and grow the Electrical Engineering practice in Vancouver, aligned with regional and national strategy.
• Set technical direction, staffing strategy, and performance expectations for the discipline.
• Contribute to long-term planning, resourcing, and succession for the electrical team.

Strategic Business Development

Technical & Design Excellence

Client Leadership

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Project Oversight

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

WHY THIS ROLE