Entry level electrical engineer Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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Your Opportunity

Our Ottawa office is looking for a Senior Electrician or Technician or Technologist to join our growing, multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include the review and inspection and data gathering of existing electrical systems, construction administration of ongoing electrical construction, assistance with the design of electrical systems, setup and installation of portable metering equipment, review and oversight of electrical maintenance projects, and review of commissioning of electrical installations. This will require you to work 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

• Lead a team of internal qualified personnel or external sub-contractors to perform data gathering of electrical parameters of existing electrical distribution systems.

• Program, install, and download power quality metering equipment or use multi-meters to measure site electrical parameters.

• Manage storage, regular testing, and usage of Personal Protective Equipment related to live electrical work.

• Design, manage, and review electrical maintenance projects under the oversight of senior power systems engineers.

• Assist in design, review, and documentation of commissioning of electrical installations.

• Occasionally work outside of standard business hours to gather data or review maintenance projects.

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

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough understanding of safety standards for performing live work around energized electrical power systems.

• The ability to write clear and concise technical reports documenting site investigations, commissioning, maintenance, and other types of projects.

• Familiar with operation, commissioning, and maintenance 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.

• 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 operating multi-meters, power quality meters, and other electrical instrumentation.

• Proficiency in verbal and written communication in French is considered an asset.

Education and Experience

• Electricians license or Technicians or Technologist’s Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• 15 years of practical experience in the electrical field associated with one or more of the responsibility fields noted above

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$103,300.00 - $153,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Organization: 1633 Buildings-CA Ottawa-Ottawa ON
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/10/2026 07:10:39
Req ID: 1008271