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Superintendent, M&E

@ EllisDon Construction Services Inc.

Cold Lake, Alberta

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. is hiring an experienced Superintendent for mechanical and electrical (M&E) work on the F35 fighter jet home project at CFB Cold Lake for Defence Canada, in the Edmonton area. The role coordinates on-site M&E activities, resolves drawing conflicts and ensures code compliance. It is a full-time position requiring a Secret-level security clearance or eligibility for one.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and direct on-site mechanical and electrical activities
  • Coordinate drawings to eliminate interference problems
  • Direct functional performance testing of M&E systems
  • Manage RFIs, shop drawings and schedule requirements
  • Monitor material ledgers and labour cost reports

Requirements summary:

  • Electrical or mechanical engineering related degree or diploma
  • At least 10 years of M&E construction experience
  • Working knowledge of M&E systems, principles and practices
  • Ability to identify and resolve drawing conflicts
  • Secret level security clearance or eligibility for one

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Employer posting date
2026-06-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingConstruction site, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyElectrical engineering, Mechanical engineering
Security clearanceSecret

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Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core valuesempower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.


Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.


In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work inand our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.


The Edmonton area is looking for an experienced Superintendent to work one of Alberta's largest career defining projects. Opportunity includes Defense Canada's new home for the F35 Fighter Jets (https://ffcpcoldlake.ellisdon.com/)

You as an M&E Superintendent will:

  • Plan, direct and coordinate on-site mechanical and electrical activities to comply with specifications, requirements and codes.

  • Coordinate all relevant drawings and information to eliminate interference problems

  • Provide direction during functional performance testing of all mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Assist Project Managers and Project superintendents in updating and achieving schedule requirements, mechanical and electrical RFI’s and shop drawings and administrate mechanical/electrical project completion requirements.

  • Provide technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets and specifications for contractors.

  • Report accurate quantities for labour cost reports and accurately monitor material ledgers to ensure quantities in estimate are sufficient to complete the project.

  • Find solutions to conflicts in structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications and follow-up with consultants and sub-trades to completion.

  • Ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.

Is this the right role for you?

  • You have a Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering related degree/diploma and at least 10 years of mechanical and electrical construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience. Note, candidates with backgrounds in Electrical Engineering or as an Electrician previously will be preferred for this role.

  • You have a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering systems, principles and practices.

  • You have the ability to proactively identify and document any problems/conflicts and effectively manage and resolve them.

  • You have a working knowledge surveying techniques, surveying equipment standards and procedures.

  • You have the ability to conceptualize drawings and identify potential construction conflicts.

  • Communicate with superintendents and project managers

  • Able to perform in a fast paced environment.

  • Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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