Electrical Engineer at Synectics Inc.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced consulting engineer who enjoys leading complex projects, mentoring technical teams, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the growth of a collaborative engineering practice.

You'll play a key leadership role by overseeing project delivery, mentoring engineers and designers, supporting business development initiatives, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Manage team workloads, resource planning, and project assignments.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

Project Delivery

• Lead complex base building electrical projects from concept through construction.
• Ensure projects meet technical, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Review drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, and technical reports.
• Provide technical guidance and peer reviews to project teams.
• Support project financial performance, resource planning, and utilization.
• Act as a senior technical resource for project teams and clients.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and project growth.
• Support proposal preparation, fee submissions, and presentations.
• Participate in client meetings and industry events.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development initiatives.

Operations

• Monitor project staffing, utilization, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and quality procedures.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Electrical group.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Progressive consulting engineering experience with a focus on base building electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code (OBC), Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), ASHRAE, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; Revit experience is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of project management, budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Group RRSP program.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Professional membership reimbursement.
• Wellness initiatives and gym discounts.
• Opportunity to work on diverse commercial, residential, healthcare, institutional, mixed-use, and mission-critical projects.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment with strong opportunities for career growth.