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Electrical Engineering LeadDesign Works Engineering • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Electrical Engineering Lead

Electrical Engineering Lead

Design Works Engineering • Edmonton, AB, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Welcome to Design Works Engineering! We are a multi-discipline engineering firm inclusive of civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy modelling, and fire protection design. Our diverse staff all share the same vision create great projects, and even better relationships.

Our electrical engineering team provides tailored solutions ranging from municipal distribution systems for new land developments to full-building electrical designs and lighting studies. We pride ourselves on listening deeply, responding quickly, and delivering efficient, reliable, and cost-effective systems. Our work supports community development and enhances everyday life through thoughtful engineering.

About the Role

Design Works Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead (P.Eng.) to play a key role in the continued growth of our Edmonton office. This is a leadership opportunity for a senior professional who excels in delivering highquality electrical designs while providing technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to a growing team.

The Electrical Engineering Lead will act as a technical authority and project leader, overseeing complex building and subdivision projects from concept through construction. You will work closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver practical, coordinated, and costeffective electrical systems that meet both code requirements and realworld construction needs.

We are seeking candidates with 510+ years of consulting experience, strong building design expertise, and the confidence to lead projects, guide junior staff, and contribute to team development and operational excellence.

What Youll Do

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

  • Serve as the technical lead for building and subdivision electrical projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and code compliance.
  • Oversee and review electrical designs, calculations, and documentation prepared by junior staff.
  • Provide technical guidance and problemsolving support throughout the project lifecycle.

Building Electrical Design

  • Lead the design of electrical systems for commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality, institutional, and mixeduse buildings.
  • Perform and review load calculations, shortcircuit and coordination studies, and system sizing.
  • Design lighting layouts, lighting control systems, and photometric studies.
  • Lead the design of fire alarm, life safety, emergency, and standby power systems (UPS and generators).
  • Prepare grounding, bonding, heat trace, and communications system designs.
  • Municipal & Subdivision Electrical Design

  • Lead the design of low and mediumvoltage distribution systems for subdivisions and large land development projects.
  • Oversee streetlighting, distribution pathways, and communications network layouts.
  • Coordinate with the City of Edmonton, EPCOR, telecom providers, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Contribute to feasibility studies, servicing reviews, and electrical planning for new communities.
  • Coordination, QA / QC & Documentation

  • Review and stamp electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Ensure deliverables meet internal QA / QC standards and client expectations.
  • Coordinate closely with civil, structural, mechanical, and architectural teams to deliver integrated designs.
  • Support energy audits, feasibility studies, and code compliance reviews.
  • Construction & Client Support

  • Provide senior technical support during construction, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site visits.
  • Lead client meetings and act as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Deliver practical, buildable solutions aligned with project budgets and schedules.
  • Mentorship & Team Development

  • Mentor and support junior designers and EITs through technical guidance, review, and coaching.
  • Contribute to building and strengthening the Edmonton electrical team.
  • Support continuous improvement of electrical design standards, tools, and processes.
  • What You Bring

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered and in good standing with APEGA.
  • 510+ years of consulting electrical engineering experience, with strong building design expertise.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and provide technical oversight.
  • Strong working knowledge of :
  • Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)

  • Alberta Building Code
  • Municipal standards, particularly City of Edmonton and EPCOR requirements
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit and lighting calculation software experience is an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience with :
  • Power distribution systems

  • Fire alarm and life safety systems
  • Lighting and photometric design
  • Low, medium, and highvoltage systems
  • Subdivision electrical and communications design
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A practical, constructionfocused mindset with strong judgment and problemsolving ability.
  • What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • A leadership role in shaping and growing the Edmonton electrical team.
  • Opportunities to work on diverse, highimpact projects across Alberta and Canada.
  • A collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise directly influences project outcomes and community development.
  • At Design Works Engineering we are offering a career rather than a job : supporting our team members to reach their full potential is at the heart of our business for delivering superior value to our clients on each of our building projects.

    Design Works Engineering is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel as though you are the right fit for this position, please apply in confidence. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

    The most qualified candidates will be contacted directly by Design Works Engineering for further discussion.

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