Manager, Electrical Engineering Group

Apply for the Manager, Electrical Engineering Group role at R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited . Are you an electrical engineer who thrives on building relationships, leading teams, and delivering smart sustainable design solutions? We’re looking for a senior or intermediate electrical engineer to join our electrical group at R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people as much as solving complex design challenges – someone who sees project delivery, client engagement, and mentorship as interconnected and equally important. The Electrical group at Burnside undertakes work for a variety of clients in the private, public, Aboriginal, and golf sectors. Our group applications include designs for commercial and light industrial buildings (power, lighting, fire alarm, and communications), street & site lighting, subdivisions, transportation hubs, healthcare facilities, pumping stations and electric vehicle charging stations. What You’ll Be Doing Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to provide innovative solutions to complex problems Lead the design of power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems for municipal, commercial and industrial buildings. Lead the design for street lighting (including photometrics), subdivision electrical design, site electrical design, hydro coordination and emergency power design. Support multidisciplinary teams with electrical expertise during all project phases Participate in and lead client meetings, building long‑term partnerships and identifying new opportunities. Write and contribute to proposals, technical reports, and documentation for project submissions. Oversee construction administration and project delivery – from design through to completion. Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians with opportunities to grow into a formal people‑management role. Work closely with other Burnside offices and disciplines to ensure efficient, high‑quality project execution. What You Bring A P.Eng. license in Ontario with 5 to 10 years of electrical power and lighting design experience. Solid knowledge of the current Electrical Safety Codes (CEC and OESC) and National and Ontario Building codes. Strong grasp of industry standards, permitting processes, and approval agency expectations. Proven project‑management skills with the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and priorities. Excellent communication skills – confident in both technical writing and client‑facing conversations. A collaborative and proactive mindset, with a strong interest in mentoring others and growing your leadership impact. A passion for developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development. What Sets You Apart Experience managing projects or small teams. Familiarity with Metrolinx standards and projects. Knowledge of AGi32 or Visual lighting software. Hands‑on project‑management experience from concept through construction. Familiarity with or interest in OTM Book 12 and traffic signal design. Why Choose Burnside? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance. A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices. Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities. A competitive compensation and benefits package. RRSP company matching plan. Career growth and professional development opportunities. Potential for performance‑driven bonusing. Active social committees. A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department. #J-18808-Ljbffr