Electrical Engineering Lead

Design Works Engineering•Edmonton, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Design Works Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead to play a key role in the continued growth of our Edmonton office. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional who excels in delivering high‑quality 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 cost‑effective electrical systems that meet both code requirements and real‑world construction needs. We are seeking candidates with 5+ 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered and in good standing with APEGA.
5–10+ 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
Demonstrated experience with: Power distribution systems, Fire alarm and life safety systems, Lighting and photometric design, Low‑, medium‑, and high‑voltage systems, Subdivision electrical and communications design
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A practical, construction‑focused mindset with strong judgment and problem‑solving ability.

Nice To Haves

Revit and lighting calculation software experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

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 problem‑solving support throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead the design of electrical systems for commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality, institutional, and mixed‑use buildings.
Perform and review load calculations, short‑circuit 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.
Lead the design of low‑ and medium‑voltage 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.
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.
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.
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.