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…