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Senior Electrical Engineer

@ KGS Group

Vancouver, British Columbia

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

KGS Group is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Vancouver to lead electrical analysis and design on greenfield and brownfield projects across industrial, hydroelectric, commercial and institutional sectors. The role combines technical design work with project management and mentoring junior staff. The posting states a salary of $140,000 to $160,000 annually and requires a P.Eng. from EGBC.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage electrical design and studies on industrial, hydroelectric, commercial and institutional projects
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical reports
  • Coordinate with architects, owners and contractors
  • Contribute to proposals and project management tasks
  • Manage and mentor junior staff

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 10 or more years of electrical design and project management experience
  • P.Eng. registration with EGBC
  • Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE and CSA standards
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Employer posting date
2026-10-21
First seen by our source
2026-11-15
Source record updated
2026-11-15

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng.
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical engineering
Security clearanceOther clearance

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Job description
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Department: Electrical

Job Location: Vancouver

Req Id: 682

Posting Start Date: 11/9/26

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for an Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team in our Vancouver office. In this role you will work within a diverse team, performing technical work as well as branching out into project management related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage electrical engineering analysis and design of greenfield and brownfield projects across industrial, hydroelectric, commercial, and institutional sectors
  • Ensure that all engineering design meets client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance
  • Oversee the preparation and review of engineering drawings, studies, detailed specifications, technical reports, calculations and other key project documentation, ensuring that all the technical details are precise and meet project requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with other disciplines and the project management team, ensuring that quality, schedule, and budget goals are consistently met
  • Working directly with client groups including architects, owners and contractors and supporting building strong relationships with them
  • Contribute to proposal development and work closely with the leadership team to expand the firm’s market presence.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff

About You

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university
  • 10 or more years’ experience in electrical engineering design (design and studies, data analysis, code and regulations reviews, design calculations, technical report writing) and project management skills (writing project progress reports, tracking budgets and maintaining schedules)
  • Registered with (EGBC) Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia as a professional engineer P.Eng.
  • Previous consulting experience is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE standards, CSA standards and other relevant engineering standards
  • Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support are preferred
  • Demonstrated electrical design experience in Power Distribution, Lighting and Controls, Fire Alarm, Communications and Security systems
  • Experience working on various types of design contracts including design-bid-build, construction management and design-build
  • Construction Administration experience including writing addendums, proposed change notices and site instructions is preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Ability to adapt to and meet the challenges of a variety of different projects from clients across different industries
  • Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Experience working on muli-discipline projects
  • Travel to project sites may be required depending on project/client requirements
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Must be willing/able to undergo security clearance checks

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

The salary for this role is between $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

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