Chief engineer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

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Your Opportunity

Our Waterloo, ON office is looking for a highly motivated Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our growing, multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include the design of electrical systems including power distribution, essential and life safety systems, lighting, power system studies, construction administration, preparing proposals and working closely with team members, project managers, internal and external clients, contractors and suppliers. If you are an excellent communicator and skilled problem-solver with strong attention to detail, then we have a dynamic work environment where you can play a pivotal role in a diverse range of buildings projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for assisting/leading with overall project electrical design; prioritizing quality while meeting deliverable deadlines, monitoring project scope, and adhering to project budgets.

• Assist in leading project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Participate/Lead client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and cost estimating.

• Support / lead technical sections of assigned proposal pursuits.

• Develop and manage project scope, budget, design approach, staffing and schedule for projects of varying sizes and complexities in coordination with the project manager.

• Evaluate, select, specify, and design applicable electrical engineered systems or products required for the project, ranging from 120V to 44kV.

• Support / lead the development of electrical design deliverables such as single line drawings, elementary and wiring diagrams, equipment specifications (including transformers, MCC (Motor Control Center), switchgear, substation equipment); power plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, system studies and protective relay settings.

• Support / lead in the development of designs through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats including 3D design tools.

• Coordinate across engineering disciplines within the project team to facilitate development of deliverables.

• Lead / contribute to the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction support documents.

• Contribute to our culture of continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned.

• Local travel within the National Capital Region for site inspections and client meetings.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-starter with experience navigating engineering design concerns and developing project scope documents, technical reports, cost estimating and project proposals.

• Thorough understanding of design standards and codes for electrical power systems.

• Knowledge of industry standards and electrical engineering design principles.

• Familiar with design and operation of power systems ranging from 120V to 44kV.

• Experienced in interpreting and applying the requirements within the Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and Ontario Building Code.

• Experienced in managing and leading electrical projects from the pursuit phase through design and construction.

• Team player, collaborator with interpersonal skills with experience in managing and coordinating people.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and aptitude for problem solving.

• Experience in managing multi-discipline projects and/or pursuits is an asset.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD is an asset.

• Experience and proficiency using ETAP, SKM and/or EasyPower is an asset.

• Experience working with Revit and BIM exposure is an asset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• 8+ years of experience in the consulting engineering field

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of Ontario (or eligible for registration).

• Electrical design experience in low, medium and high voltage, systems lighting, power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, communications and security systems is considered an asset.

• Experience with industrial building design is considered an asset.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Benefits Summary: Regular full-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Range:

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$89,200.00 - $129,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Waterloo
Organization: 1633 Buildings-CA Ottawa-Waterloo ON
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 31/08/2026 01:08:58
Req ID: 1007455