Building Electrical Engineer

GHD

. Analyze, design, and adapt building electrical systems .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and designing building electrical systems while ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards. Proficient in project management, technical supervision, and mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringProficiency With RevitProficiency With AutoCADStrong Practical Knowledge Of Canadian Electrical CodesFluency In Spoken And Written French

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Hard Skills

Building Electrical Systems DesignTechnical Specification PreparationProject Scope DefinitionElectrical Construction Cost EstimationBIM Environment ExperienceElumTools KnowledgeAGi32 KnowledgeETAP Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoring AbilityInitiativeResourcefulness

Certifications & Qualifications

Member In Good Standing Of The Ordre Des Ingénieurs Du Québec

Industry Keywords

Technical SupervisionQuality AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceClient ManagementTeam Coordination

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, design, and adapt building electrical systems
Provide technical supervision, coordination, verification, and design for building electrical projects
Prepare technical specifications and reports
Conduct inspections under supervision to assess the quality of work and the integrity of existing installations or structures
Recommend corrective work to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements
Survey existing installations as needed
Assist the Senior Engineer in defining project scopes and proposals
Assist with estimating electrical construction costs
Coordinate teams of technicians and various internal and external stakeholders
Work according to a project management plan to achieve specific objectives
Mentor technicians and junior engineers
Contribute to client management on behalf of more senior business development professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
5 to 10 years of experience
Strong practical knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, as well as applicable industry standards and regulations
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
Experience working in a BIM environment
Knowledge of ElumTools, AGi32, or ETAP is considered an asset
Interest in mentoring less experienced team members
Initiative, autonomy, resourcefulness, and a strong motivation to learn
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
Fluency in spoken and written French
Fluency in spoken and written English is considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a dynamic, high-performing team
Opportunity to help shape the future of the building electrical department
Mentoring and professional development opportunities for less experienced team members
Occasional assignments outside Quebec