Associate Principal Electrical Engineering

Associate Principal, Electrical Engineering – Commercial & Retail Sector

Location: North York, Ontario

Full-Time | Senior Leadership

SearchLabs is working on behalf of an established Canadian consulting engineering firm seeking an experienced Associate Principal, Electrical Engineering to join and help lead its Commercial & Retail practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineer who wants to combine technical leadership with project delivery, client management, team development, and business growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex building projects, mentoring engineering staff, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects within the commercial, retail, mixed-use, tenant improvement, and related building sectors.

• Provide senior technical oversight for power distribution, emergency power, lighting and controls, fire alarm and life-safety systems, grounding, communications, security, and other low-voltage systems.

• Act as the Electrical Engineer of Record when required, including reviewing, approving, and professionally sealing applicable engineering deliverables.

• Manage project scope, schedules, fees, resources, risks, and technical requirements from initial planning and design through construction administration and project closeout.

• Ensure designs meet applicable building codes, electrical codes, client requirements, sustainability objectives, and internal quality standards.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, contractors, utilities, and other project stakeholders.

• Support business development through proposal preparation, client presentations, interviews, networking, and the development of new and existing accounts.

• Mentor engineers and designers at different stages of their careers while contributing to resource planning, workload management, and professional development.

• Coordinate closely with mechanical engineers and other disciplines to deliver practical, integrated building solutions.

• Participate in site reviews, construction meetings, and the resolution of design and construction-related issues.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario is required.

• Eight or more years of progressive consulting engineering experience involving electrical building systems.

• Strong experience delivering commercial and retail projects. Experience with mixed-use, industrial, food-store, distribution, or tenant improvement projects would also be valuable.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, security, and applicable building and electrical codes.

• Demonstrated experience leading projects, managing competing priorities, and making sound technical and commercial decisions.

• Previous experience mentoring engineers and designers and helping to build effective project teams.

• Strong client-facing communication, presentation, proposal, and relationship-management skills.

• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business development and practice growth.

• Familiarity with Revit, BIM-based project delivery, and modern engineering design workflows.

• Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected and established consulting engineering firm with a strong portfolio of repeat commercial and retail work.

• Take on a visible leadership position with meaningful influence over projects, clients, people, and the future growth of the practice.

• Work alongside experienced mechanical and electrical professionals in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

• Remain closely connected to technical engineering and project delivery while taking on broader leadership responsibilities.

• Build toward future Principal-level opportunities within the organization.

• Receive competitive compensation and support for continued professional development.

• Compensation Transparency

• The expected compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, professional credentials, and overall fit for the position.

• Vacancy Status

• This posting represents a current vacancy.

• Use of Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by the recruitment team.