Our client, a leading Canadian multi-disciplinary design firm, is seeking a Principal, Electrical Engineering to join their team in Toronto, Kitchener or Hamilton. This is a permanent, full-time position, paying in the range of $125-175k, or more, depending on experience, plus a competitive vacation and benefits package including RRSP matching, performance bonus, access to a health spending account and reimbursement of training expenses and professional dues.
As a Principal, Electrical Engineering, you will play a key leadership role within our Buildings Team, driving technical excellence, fostering innovation, and mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. Your expertise will help push boundaries, enhance project delivery, and strengthen our reputation as a trusted partner in creating better communities.
You'll Love This Role If
- You’re a natural leader. You thrive on mentoring and inspiring a team of electrical engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
- You’re passionate about impactful design. You take pride in delivering high-quality electrical solutions that enhance the built environment and create smarter, more efficient spaces.
- You’re excited about growth. Whether it’s advancing industry best practices, strengthening client relationships, or driving business development, you’re always looking for ways to make a bigger impact.
What You’ll Do
Project Leadership
- Lead high-profile projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client goals and project objectives.
- Define project scopes, establish design criteria, and oversee quality control across all phases.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure seamless project execution and technical excellence.
Design & Technical Leadership
- Provide expert oversight on technical documentation, specifications, and electrical building systems.
- Establish and enforce sector-specific design standards, driving best practices and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a key technical advisor, resolving complex design challenges and ensuring code compliance.
Team Leadership
- Mentor, coach, and develop a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
- Lead recruitment efforts to strengthen our technical expertise and align with our core values.
- Assign and oversee project work, ensuring design integrity, quality, and client satisfaction.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a trusted partner to clients, ensuring effective communication and project success.
- Address and resolve stakeholder concerns, building lasting relationships and delivering value.
Business Development & Thought Leadership
- Leverage your industry reputation to attract and secure new business opportunities.
- Contribute to proposal development, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Drive innovation through thought leadership, research, and industry engagement.
What You Bring to the Team
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in engineering design, with leadership experience in large-scale projects.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent certification.
- Deep expertise in electrical engineering principles, building systems, and construction processes.
- Proficiency in engineering design software and industry best practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to mentor teams, manage budgets, and drive project success.
- Experience in business development, client engagement, and contract negotiation.
If you believe you are well suited for this role, please email your resume to Sheila Corneil at scorneil@recruitmentbydesign.com with the wording “Principal, Electrical Engineering” in the subject line. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
