Electrical Group Lead

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for an experienced ElectricalEngineeringGroup Lead to guide our innovative electrical team in Vaughan, Ontario.

In this role, you will lead a team of electrical engineers and designers responsible for designing facilities that support life-changing products and technologies. You may oversee the complete electrical design process or serve as a technical expert for specialized designs. You will assess project requirements, divide projects into manageable tasks, and work closely with Project Managers to establish the scope of work, budget, schedule, and staffing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast workload and resource requirements approximately 12 to 16 weeks in advance.
• Develop electrical design, construction, commissioning, and start-up schedules in coordination with architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Assign work to project team members, regularly review progress, and notify the Project Manager of potential scope, schedule, budget, or resource changes.
• Maintain technical quality in accordance with company design, production, and quality-management standards.
• Work with the Regional Director of Design and Human Resources to recruit, retain, mentor, and develop engineering talent.
• Develop staffing and resource plans that support business objectives and the delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
• Research design alternatives and prepare electrical design scopes of work based on preliminary assessments and client meetings.
• Prepare engineering studies, reports, calculations, and schematic designs for new electrical systems.
• Review and assess the operation, capacity, condition, and code compliance of existing electrical systems.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings and technical documents, including single-line diagrams, riser diagrams, equipment layouts, schedules, specifications, and design details.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and budgets, review contractor progress payment applications, and coordinate the completion of project documents.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to confirm project requirements, address concerns, ensure satisfaction, and build long-term relationships.
• Work with the project team to develop and execute commissioning activities for electrical systems.
• Provide electrical engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, project closeout, and warranty periods.
• Remain current with technical developments, code changes, sustainable design practices, and emerging technologies to provide innovative solutions that support clients’ operational and sustainability goals.
• Mentor and coach engineers and designers, provide technical guidance, and support their professional development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited Canadian university, or an equivalent engineering degree recognized in Canada.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, or eligible for licensure with Professional Engineers Ontario, and or any other province or territory in Canada.
• Progressive electrical engineering and design experience covering feasibility studies, conceptual design, basis of design, detailed design, construction administration, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Experience leading and developing teams of electrical engineers and designers.
• Experience designing building electrical systems, including electrical services, power distribution, generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power supply systems, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, security, communications, and other low-voltage systems.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, including the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and Ontario amendments.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, and other applicable provincial and municipal requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable Canadian standards, including CSA Z462 for workplace electrical safety, CSA C282 for emergency electrical power supply for buildings, and CAN/ULC standards applicable to fire alarm systems.
• Experience applying electrical design software and computer-aided design platforms, including AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical calculation or power-system analysis software.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment commonly used in the Canadian market and the ability to prepare appropriate technical specifications for its application.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutraceutical, or broader life sciences industries.
• Experience designing electrical systems for laboratories, cleanrooms, manufacturing facilities, or other technically complex and regulated environments.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems, hazardous locations, telecommunications systems, standby and emergency power systems, UPS systems, and critical power distribution.
• Experience with electrical studies such as short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, load-flow, voltage-drop, and equipment-capacity assessments.
• Experience coordinating with the Electrical Safety Authority, local utilities, municipalities, and other Canadian authorities having jurisdiction.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

IPS-Integrated Project Services, ULC. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Katie Randolph at [email protected], and we will work with you to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made.

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