Senior Electrical Engineer

DIALOG

Senior Electrical Engineer leading electrical systems design for diverse building projects. Providing mentorship to junior staff and ensuring project excellence at DIALOG.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead electrical design for building systems including power, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, security, and communications systems
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable design solutions
Prepare and review reports, calculations, and technical specifications for electrical systems and equipment
Manage project deliverables, including oversight of BIM model development, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation
Provide design leadership and support during contract administration and construction phases
Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality standards are achieved
Apply national and local codes and standards to ensure compliant, efficient designs
Participate in all phases of projects from concept through construction completion
Mentor and guide junior and intermediate team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (P.Eng required or strongly preferred)
10+ years of experience in consulting engineering (healthcare, commercial, institutional, retail)
Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance
Strong experience leading projects across all design phases and contract administration
Deep knowledge of building systems: power distribution, fire protection, lighting, IMIT/communications systems
Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards (CSA, NEC/CEC, ULC, TIA, etc.)
Proven project management and leadership skills
Experience with BIM/Revit (preferred)
Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented
Ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and multidisciplinary coordination
LEED accreditation is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child
RRSP matching
Competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment
Discounted memberships
Encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program
Reimbursement for professional memberships and dues

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical designpower distributionfire protectionlighting systemscommunications systemsBIMRevitproject managementtechnical specificationscalculations

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationmentoringproactivesolution-orientedorganizationalcommunicationdeadline managementbudget managementmultidisciplinary coordination

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringP.EngLEED accreditationGovernment of Canada Security Clearance