Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

Lead design of building electrical systems and mentor staff

Key Responsibilities

• electrical design
• power distribution
• lighting design
• working drawings
• risk mitigation
• rfi management

Tasks

You’ll be responsible for the conceptual and detailed design of electrical building systems — including power distribution, lighting, life safety, and communications — while coordinating closely with in-house architects, mechanical engineers, and construction managers. The successful candidate will act as Engineer of Record on a variety of projects ranging from moderate to high complexity. -Conduct field reviews, technical assessments, and building condition evaluations. -Identify and mitigate professional and contractual risks. -Manage site instructions, change orders, and responses to contractor RFIs. -Liaise with authorities having jurisdiction to resolve technical and regulatory issues. -Prepare and coordinate working drawings, specifications, and documentation with project teams. -Mentor and guide EITs and designers, supporting their technical growth. -Recommend improvements in design standards to enhance efficiency and maintainability. -Lead and oversee the design of electrical building systems for institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• p.eng.
• bim/revit
• electrical bsc
• power distribution
• communication

What You Bring

Our client, a leading integrated design and construction firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Vancouver team. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex building projects and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. -Minimum 10 years of experience in building electrical design, including at least 3 years of North American experience. -P.Eng. designation required. -Broad project experience across institutional, commercial, industrial, retail, and residential sectors. -Strong technical knowledge in power distribution, lighting, life safety systems, and other building systems. -Experience with sustainable or environmental design considered an asset. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Canadian-accredited or equivalent). -Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments and managing BIM/Revit workflows. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Advanced understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code, BC Building Code, and National Building Code.

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Benefits

💰 $130,000 – $160,000 annually + 4 weeks vacation -Competitive salary: $130,000 – $160,000, depending on experience. -Supportive, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration and mentorship. -Opportunity to work on a wide variety of innovative and technically challenging projects. -Convenient downtown Vancouver location close to transit and amenities. -Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits including a Health Care Spending Account. -RRSP matching and ongoing professional development opportunities. -Four weeks of vacation from day one.

About Skyline Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in downtown Vancouver, the company carved out a niche as a recruitment partner in construction, engineering, real estate, and architecture. -From boutique beginnings, it evolved into a national player, embedding consultants into client teams to deliver tailored talent solutions. -Known for executive and specialist placements—from site superintendents to senior engineers—the company bridges leadership and project delivery. -Typical assignments span geotechnical to QEHS director roles, with recent mandates across Canada from Alberta to Ontario. -Their approach blends deep market insight with relationship-driven headhunting, surfacing candidates with both technical fit and cultural edge.

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