Senior Electrical Engineer

Engineering Stoney Creek, Ontario


Description

Your role at GEI. 
 
Our Hamilton (Stoney Creek), ON office is currently seeking a motivated and experienced seller-doer Senior Electrical Engineer to support our growing civil design practice. The Senior Engineer would be responsible for supporting the pursuit of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects in collaboration with the civil practice leads, deliver electrical engineering assignments including condition assessments and design, and support hiring a team of electrical and instrumentation designers. Expertise in condition assessment, design, and construction of municipal water and wastewater pumping and treatment facilities is considered essential.  
 
Essential Responsibilities & Duties 
  • Support the pursuit of proposals in collaboration with senior leads.
  • Deliver electrical engineering assignments including condition assessments, preliminary design, detailed design, utility coordination, ESA permitting, Short-Circuit & Coordination Studies, tender support, shop drawing review, field inspection, and commissioning support.
  • Grow an electrical and instrumentation design practice in the Ontario by recruiting, training, and mentoring electrical/I&C designers and support staff.
  • Coordinate business development activities within the civil design practice; identify key hires,  clients / business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy.
  • Exemplify commitment to technical excellence balanced with client-expectations and satisfaction, and profitable project management.  Serve as a technical leader and mentor.   
  • Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.
  • Work with the marketing team and others to develop GEI “brand” within practice.
  • Develop a networking relationship with practitioners across the company. 
Minimum Qualifications 
  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, with preference to an M.S. degree and Ontario Professional Engineers licensing.  
  • 15 years of electrical engineering experience with a minimum of 10 years specializing in the Ontario municipal water and wastewater industry.
  • Experience in instrumentation and control design and SCADA integration is considered a strong asset.
  • Strong understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code and NFPA guidelines as it relates to water and wastewater facilities.
  • Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices, and project/client sites as required. 
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license.
  • Resumes shall include a minimum of 3 project examples completed by the applicant within the past 10 years, including client name, location, and project scope.
  • A minimum of 2 references shall be included in the resume.
We are GEI. 
 
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  
 
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.  
 
With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. 
 
In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.  
 
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.  
 
As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
 
GEI’s Total Rewards Package 
  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus 
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends 
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement 
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses 
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program 
  • Rewards and Recognition 
  • RRSP Program 
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder  
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
  • And More… 
GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.