Lead Engineer, Electrical

About the job
As a Lead Engineer, Electrical, you will:

Provide in-house electrical engineering design services

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate activities of in-house design work

Oversee and coordinate work from professional engineering service providers

Lead, plan, supervise, instruct, support, and evaluate activities of the Electrical Engineering Section's staff

Provide expert technical advice and support on electrical infrastructure and policy matters

Provide project management for planning, design and coordination of transportation related electrical infrastructure projects

Lead or participate in development of new electrical policies, procedures and standards, and electrical programs

About the office
As part of the Electrical Engineering Delivery office (EEDO) — the Ministry's Centre of Excellence — you will play a key role with in-house design, capital planning, asset management, staff technical development, policy development, and standards modernization.

Highway lighting and high‑mast pole systems

Traffic signal systems

Ferry docks, movable bridges, and remote airport power systems

Power distribution and electrical systems

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.

The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Technical Knowledge and Skill

You will have:

Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, standards and related legislation/regulations of electrical engineering with relevance to the design, construction and maintenance of roadway lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution systems

Ability to understand and interpret engineering plans, details, wiring diagrams, technical reports, and relevant legislation/regulations.

Ability to operate and manipulate computer software for the purposes of engineering and operational design, design simulation/modelling and using computer-aided design (CAD) software packages

Knowledge of computer applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation), to prepare briefing notes, reports, recommendations, correspondences, and to create/update asset management inventory and file management systems

Familiarity with existing and emerging electrical and electronic technology (e.g. lighting, power generation)

Leadership, Project Management and Organizational Skills
You have:

Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate multi-disciplined project teams in the design and preparation of construction contracts

Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate several concurrent projects of varying degrees of complexity and size, individually or within a team environment.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills and Knowledge of Economic Analysis

You can define complex and specialized electrical design, construction, and maintenance issues (e.g. power outages/faults)

You have knowledge of economic analysis methods including design cost, construction cost, maintenance cost, benefit-cost, and lifecycle cost assessments for program planning and prioritization of corridor needs

Communication, Interpersonal, Consultation and Negotiation Skills

You can establish working relationships with and negotiate agreements with internal and external stakeholders

You have oral and written communication to make presentations, prepare technical reports and documentation

You have proven ability to make accurate recommendations on issues of political sensitivity (e.g. high mast lightening trespass)

Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

Additional information

Address: 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:
Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Schedule:

6

Category:
Science and Engineering

Posted on:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Note:

T-MT-230355/25

How to apply

Please apply online, only, at   , quoting  Job  , by  Thursday, January 22, 2026 . Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at  to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

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