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Electrical Engineer - Airfield Ground Lighting

@ AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.

York, ON · Toronto, ON

$90k–$120k/yrFull-time6+ years experience
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Overview

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is hiring an Electrical Engineer with airfield ground lighting experience for a regular full-time permanent role in North York, Ontario. The role covers electrical design review, compliance with aviation codes and standards, field inspections during construction, and coordination with other disciplines. Expected pay is $90,000 to $120,000 annually, with a hybrid working culture.

Pay:

$90,000–$120,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Review electrical design and construction for code compliance
  • Conduct Facility Alteration Permit compliance reviews
  • Perform field inspections during construction
  • Assess contractor alternative technical proposals
  • Report design progress and issues to management

Requirements summary:

  • Electrical engineering university degree with aviation focus
  • P.Eng. registration with PEO or eligible
  • 6 years of industrial and commercial electrical experience
  • Knowledge of airfield ground lighting and aviation standards
  • Knowledge of ISO 55001
  • Advanced computer and design software skills

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Employer posting date
2026-09-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience6+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPEO
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Engineering Services group is looking for an Electrical Engineer with Airfield Ground Lighting experience to join our growing team. This is a regular full-time permanent position based in our North York, Ontario office.

Your role

  • Provides advice, guidance and subject matter expertise throughout the planning, design, and delivery of the program as it relates to electrical systems design and construction including compliance with all relevant codes and standards.

  • Ensures that electrical systems design and construction comply with technical requirements, including design reviews, submittal reviews, and testing.

  • Conducting Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews for all proposed renovations, alterations, maintenance work and new construction.

  • Providing non-resident engineering expertise through field inspections during various stages of construction.

  • Support the development of governance and process documentation with respect to the program’s practices for electrical systems engineering.

  • Assesses alternative technical proposals submitted by the contractor and provides feedback as to the feasibility of the proposal and alignment to the project requirements.

  • Coordinates the technical elements of the program with respect to electrical systems engineering including establishing targets/goals for the program.

  • Coordinates the interface between other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure integration and coordination across programs, facilities, and assets.

  • Reviews deliverables submitted by the contractor/designer and confirms compliance to the relevant requirements, codes, and standards.

  • Monitors the input of the designer throughout the construction phase (RFIs, shop drawings, material approvals, mock-up approvals, punch list, etc.

  • Provides Management level progress reports and briefings with respect to electrical systems design progress, issues, and opportunities.

  • Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of staff.

About you

  • University Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on aviation and commercial electrical systems.

  • Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with PEO or eligible to be registered.

  • 6 years' experience in the design, construction and commissioning of industrial and commercial electrical systems within a major capital project/program.

  • Aviation experience is considered an asset. Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

  • Thorough working knowledge of airfield ground lighting, system safety design; electrical design/construction; operations and maintenance.

  • Understanding of stakeholder/regulatory requirements including but not limited to ICAO, Transport Canada Aerodrome Standards, airport operations (includes tenants, airlines, and travelers), HRDC (Fire Commissioner of Canada), Underwriters Laboratories (ULC), Code Consultants, and Health & Safety Consultants.

  • Knowledge of ISO 55001 Asset Management standard.

  • Advanced knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office 365, project scheduling software, Maximo, ProjectWise, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $90,000 - $120,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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