{"id":1388820,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ghd-senior-electrical-engineer-high-voltage-2","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer– High Voltage","company":{"id":1821071,"name":"GHD","domain":"ghd.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ghd-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":41,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":38,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Mississauga, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":77000,"max_usd":145000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":249},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-08T19:20:39Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-08","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T22:46:36Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":23,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":23},"description":"Help us build the future, and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.\nOur global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists, all working towards the same goal.\nJoin a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes, and places to our world, and we’ll provide you with unlimited space to grow.\nWho are we looking for?\nTo support GHD’s growth across Canada, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer - High Voltage to join the Design Delivery Organization in one of our Ontario offices in Waterloo, Mississauga, Markham, Toronto or Whitby. As a member of the multidisciplinary engineering design team, you will work on a broad spectrum of electrical aspects for multiple projects, including new installations, upgrades of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and system optimization across multiple areas ranging from transmission and distribution, substations and power generation to solar, hydrogen and other key sectors to our business, including transit and water/wastewater facilities.\nThe successful candidate must have a solid understanding of high voltage and low/medium voltage power distribution design, motor control concepts and functionality, electrical system protection and control, standby power options and implementation, detailed design work, construction contract administration and support, and commissioning activities. On occasion, you’ll support not only delivery but also business development and regularly work on pursuits, proposals, and client relationship management. Quick adaptation to different clients’ design standards is a must.\nBe part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model that combines in-office collaboration with flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.\nWorking with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: \nAssistance with proposal requests, developing design and construction fees, and proposal report writing.\nCompleting condition assessments for various facilities, including report writing and participation in client meetings.\nLeading technical design teams on large, complex projects as discipline lead and providing guidance and support to other project team members.\nPreparing detailed design drawing packages for projects of varying scale, including the following:Utility interconnection\nSubstation design\nOverhead Pole Line design\nElectrical system protection and coordination\nHV & MV power distribution\nMotor control\nStandby power systems design including co-generation\nLV power distribution\nLV motor control\nInstrumentation and Control\nBuilding services (lighting, security, etc.)\nDC systems\nGrounding\nEquipment layouts\n\nCompletion and review of electrical design calculations.\nPreparation of contract documentation including equipment specifications, cable/conduit schedules, installation specifications, equipment procurement documents, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, bill-of-materials, and process narratives.\nCoordination of electrical system designs with other engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.), other electrical teams, vendors, and outside design team members. Providing direction to and coordination with internal designers/drafter’s team.\nLeading electrical project team throughout project phases and monitoring schedule, quality of deliverable and budgets.\nTechnical review and quality control of design drawings and documents. Professional sealing of technical documents.\nSupport during tendering and construction including responding to RFIs, assisting GHD and client site personnel, reviewing shop drawings, evaluating electrical reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, ground potential rise (GPR), harmonics, etc), completing site inspections, preparing testing plans, preparation and evaluation of change orders and participation in project meetings.\nPreparing and leading electrical specific meetings with clients presenting design options, system functionality, etc.\nMentoring of junior staff.\nEnsuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes and standards, relevant industry standards and regulations. Coordination and liaison with clients and approving authorities.\nMaintain and manage client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and repeat work.\nIdentify growth opportunities arising from project delivery, including follow-on phases, extensions, and new programs.\nCollaborate across regions, disciplines and with global design centers to deliver a One GHD approach to client solutions\nWhat will you bring to the team:\nBachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.\nRegistered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario\n10+ years of experience involved in the design and implementation of electrical systems including high- and medium-voltage substations, motors and drives, power distribution, power generation, and grid optimization as well as working knowledge of field instrumentation and automated equipment integration.\nLicensure in other provinces or jurisdictions considered an asset.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) designation will be considered as asset\nGood working knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Canadian Electrical Code, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), CSA codes and standards and other relevant industry standards and regulations. Understanding of HV, MV and LV power distribution design concepts, equipment and personnel safety strategies and electrical system protection theories and applications\nFamiliarity with design standards from large Ontario utilities such as Alectra, Toronto Hydro and others will be considered an asset.\nExperience in leading medium-to-large electrical design teams will be considered an asset.\nExperience in project delivery within a multi-disciplinary engineering/architecture consulting firm is an asset\nStrong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence to follow-up. Ability to exercise sound judgment\nSelf-motivated, with strong desire to learn.\nWell organized, able to multi-task and lead multiple projects. Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.\nExceptional time management skills with the capability to multi-task and manage numerous projects\nBe a part of multi-functional teams with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of the team, to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.\nStrong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality assurance/quality control systems\nCapable of working independently with minimal supervision & guidance \nProven strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to optimally coordinate activities and accomplish goals\nAbility to engage and influence various stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams\nComfortable operating in a hybrid design role including client-facing interaction\nG class driver’s license with the ability to travel to job sites on occasion as required\nThe hourly rate range for this position is $102,381K - $152,381K.\nThe posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.\nThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans\nAs a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. 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