Lead Electrical Engineer

Egis Group•Vancouver, BC

7h•CA$120,000 - CA$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Electrical Engineer is a senior-level engineering role based in Vancouver, BC, Canada responsible for leading the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of electrical systems for infrastructure and aviation projects. The position operates within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting projects from concept development through detailed design, implementation, and field verification. The role provides technical leadership across electrical engineering activities, including design documentation, technical specifications, design review processes, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery. Responsibilities include collaboration with civil engineering and other technical disciplines to ensure integrated project outcomes aligned with applicable engineering standards and municipal requirements. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, including leadership responsibility on aviation, infrastructure, or building electrical projects. Experience with technical quality management, engineering oversight, and mentoring design teams is essential, together with professional engineering registration and demonstrated knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)
Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience designing and managing one or more of the following: Aviation electrical systems, Infrastructure electrical systems, Building electrical systems including industrial, commercial, residential, or data centre projects
Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable local and international engineering standards.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering design activities and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong technical communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills.
Experience participating in client-facing project delivery environments.
Project management and team leadership experience.
Experience using AutoCAD and other electrical design software.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient electrical design practices.
Familiarity with airport security systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
Experience with control systems and related technologies.
Experience supporting large-scale transportation infrastructure programs.
Exposure to engineering quality management systems and design governance processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the electrical design and implementation of systems for infrastructure and aviation projects, ensuring technical compliance and design integrity.
Prepare and review engineering design documentation, technical specifications, calculations, and project reports.
Conduct design reviews and technical evaluations to support quality assurance and risk management objectives.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to achieve seamless integration of electrical systems within broader project designs.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and engineering guidance to junior engineers and design personnel.
Support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and municipal requirements.
Participate in stakeholder coordination activities, including client meetings, technical workshops, and project reviews.
Perform field inspections and construction verification activities to confirm compliance with approved design requirements.
Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and technical procedures.
Support project delivery through schedule development, technical reporting, and resolution of engineering issues.