Job Title: Principal, Electrical Engineering
Location:

• Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal, Electrical Engineering to lead our electrical engineering team and oversee the technical design and execution of high-profile building projects. This leadership role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, mentor talented engineers, and deliver impactful electrical design solutions that shape the built environment.

Key Responsibilities:
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-disciplinary 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 technical expertise and align with organizational 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 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your technical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for innovation in a role that drives both personal and professional growth. If you're excited about shaping the future of electrical engineering and leading a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.