Director, Electrical Engineering

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As Director, Electrical Engineering, you will lead the strategic direction, operational excellence, and growth of our electrical engineering discipline. This is a senior leadership role that combines technical expertise, business development, and people leadership to deliver innovative solutions in the AEC sector.

Operations

• Plan and execute the electrical discipline's scope on all projects.
• Achieve financial objectives and manage discipline operating costs.
• Develop and monitor budgets for chargeability and overhead.

Practice Excellence

• Drive technical innovation through new technologies, processes, and best practices.
• Position the discipline as an industry leader while supporting integration across teams.

Strategy

• Lead the discipline's strategic planning activities and contribute to the development of goals, objectives and budgets to meet the discipline's requirements.
• Maintain a current understanding of the external market trends, economic influences, competition, and discipline innovations to inform Omicron's strategic direction.

Business Development

• Represent Omicron as an integrated building solutions firm to win new business.
• Build and maintain strong industry relationships and networks.
• Identify opportunities for electrical engineering services and integrated design-build projects.
• Support proposals and client presentations with expert technical input.

People Leadership

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering engagement and retention.
• Oversee performance management, training, and career development programs.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, open communication, and alignment with Omicron's Guiding Principles.

Other

• Perform other duties as required

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 10+ years of direct management experience in design and/or construction
• 5+ years in a multi-disciplinary environment in progressively senior roles
• University degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited Canadian university (or equivalent)
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation required
• Proven expertise in design-build environments and knowledge of emerging technologies and methodologies.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

Omicron is one of Western Canada's largest integrated development, design, and construction firms, delivering solutions across Industrial, Institutional, Building Renewal, Commercial, Retail, and Residential sectors.

Founded in 1998, Omicron was built on the belief that architects, engineers, designers, and builders could work as one unified team to deliver a better experience for clients. Our values guide everything we do:

We spark curiosity. Bring your passion. Get involved, ask questions, and unleash your potential.

We show courage. Have the confidence to be heard. Challenge convention and be willing to be challenged.

We value respect. For ourselves, others, and our planet. Seek to include and cultivate a culture of support.

We create connections. Embrace differences and build trust. Diversity drives our innovation.

We are one. Our commitment to each other is our superpower. Together, we persevere and thrive.

We are proud to be a Platinum Club member of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2015.

THE PERKS WE OFFER

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group RRSP matching
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Parental leave top-up program
• Fitness Program and wellness initiatives
• Social events like our Grouse Grind BBQ, themed quadrant parties, and impromptu celebrations
• Convenient location – be steps away from restaurants, shopping and transit
• Corporate discounts and cashback incentives
• And more