About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we proudly provide qualified staff share‑holding options. We work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities, and our employees enjoy varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, an excellent total compensation and benefits package, and the chance to collaborate with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Western Canada operations. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including building services, roadway and site lighting, traffic signalization, controls, and site‑and‑land development, with opportunities to expand into current and emerging areas as your interests and expertise evolve.

Working closely with our established electrical team and other disciplines, you will contribute to meaningful projects that shape communities throughout British Columbia and beyond. We seek a technically strong, self‑motivated professional and effective communicator who thrives in a cooperative, multidisciplinary environment and is ready to take on increasing responsibility and leadership. The team includes former Red Seal electricians, internationally experienced professionals, and others who lead large‑scale teams and complex projects. The team is geographically distributed across British Columbia and Alberta,



providing flexibility to work fully remotely while supporting projects throughout Western Canada.

What You’ll Do

- Lead electrical engineering design and provide technical oversight for a range of projects, primarily focused on building systems.
- Manage projects in collaboration with client teams, acting as both representative and key project contributor.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff, including EITs and technologists.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure project quality and delivery.
- Design and coordinate power distribution, communications, lighting, life‑safety, access controls, and security systems.
- Coordinate utility and building servicing requirements.
- Assist in design and engineering for municipal infrastructure and transit projects, including street lighting and traffic signals.

What You’ll Bring

- 8–15 years of experience in electrical engineering.
- Registered P.Eng. in British Columbia or eligible via inter‑jurisdictional transfer.
- Broad project experience across commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings.
- Proficiency in power distribution, communications, lighting, life‑safety, access controls, and security systems.
- Proficiency in utility coordination and building servicing.
- Strong coordination skills with clients, contractors,



and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with drafting in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience in municipal infrastructure, Ministry of Transportation and Transit projects, street lighting, and traffic signals is an asset.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $130,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications.

- Work‑Life Harmony: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
- Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.

This role is designated a safety sensitive position.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

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📌 Intermediate / Senior Electrical Engineer - Remote (Surrey)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 Surrey