Posted 21 days ago
Electrical Designer
@ Hays
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Hays is recruiting an Electrical Designer for a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm in Canada that designs electrical, mechanical and sustainable building systems. The role supports electrical design from concept through construction, coordinates drawings with other disciplines, and supports project delivery. The posting offers a $75,000 to $95,000 salary plus bonus, a 37.5-hour week, hybrid work after probation, and in-office work five days a week during the three-month probation period.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare electrical drawings and schematics
- Coordinate with mechanical, architectural and structural disciplines
- Support project delivery through design, tendering and construction
- Respond to contractor inquiries and take part in site reviews
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
- EIT status or pursuit of P.Eng. in Ontario
- 3 to 5 years of consulting or building systems experience
- AutoCAD and/or Revit construction document experience
- Tendering and construction administration knowledge
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Engineer-in-Training (EIT) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 333 |
Your New Client
Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable building solutions across Canada. They specialize in the design of complex building systems, including electrical, mechanical, energy management, and sustainable infrastructure projects.
With a collaborative and employee-focused culture, they offer the opportunity to work on impactful projects across a variety of sectors while supporting professional growth through mentorship, training, and career development initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Designer who is looking to gain exposure to diverse projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and continue progressing toward professional licensure.
Your New Role
As an Electrical Designer, you will support the development and delivery of electrical building system designs from concept through construction. Working closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the preparation of drawings, technical documentation, and project coordination activities while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the preparation of electrical drawings and schematics
- Coordinating with mechanical, architectural, and structural disciplines to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness
- Supporting project delivery throughout planning, design, tendering, and construction phases
- Reviewing architectural and structural drawings for coordination purposes
- Responding to contractor inquiries and providing technical support during construction
- Participating in site investigations and construction reviews where required
- Assisting with project scheduling and helping ensure project milestones are achieved
- Supporting the development and maintenance of strong client relationships
- Contributing to the timely delivery of high-quality engineering solutions
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status or active pursuit of Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario
- Approximately 3-5 years of relevant consulting engineering or building systems experience
- Experience preparing construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Familiarity with bid, tendering, and construction administration processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
- Experience working directly with clients and project stakeholders
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong customer-service focus
- Experience with site investigations and construction reviews would be considered an asset.
What You'll Get in Return
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive salary of $75,000 - $95,000, based on experience, plus a performance-based bonus
- The opportunity to work on innovative, sustainable, and technically challenging projects
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of building engineering projects
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Support toward achieving your P.Eng. designation
- Collaboration with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Reimbursement of professional membership dues and professional development fees
- Three (3) weeks of vacation to start
- A 37.5-hour work week that supports work-life balance
- Hybrid work flexibility following the successful completion of your probationary period
- During the initial three-month probation period, employees are expected to work in-office five days per week to support onboarding, training, and team integration
- A supportive and collaborative team environment with clear opportunities for career advancement
What You Need to Do Now
If you're an Electrical Designer or Engineer-in-Training looking to take the next step in your consulting engineering career, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
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