Ready to lead projects, not just work on them?

You have built a strong foundation in electrical building systems. You can design, coordinate, solve problems, and deliver, but you may still be waiting for the chance to lead a project, advise clients, mentor others, or have a meaningful voice in how the work gets done.

At Sense Engineering, this role is designed for an engineer or designer who is ready for that next step. You will take greater ownership of projects, work directly with clients and decision-makers, guide junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth of our electrical practice. You will be supported by experienced professionals while being trusted to exercise your judgment, develop practical solutions, and build the leadership experience needed for the next stage of your career.

This is an opportunity to do more than advance financially. It is an opportunity to become a more complete consultant..

About Sense Engineering:

At Sense Engineering, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations through exceptional engineering services. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member contributes to delivering solutions that make a meaningful impact. Sense Engineering has over 130 employees across North America, providing restoration, capital planning, structural, mechanical, building envelope, accessibility, and energy optimization services for buildings.

Position Overview:

As an Electrical Design Engineer (Intermediate), you will contribute to electrical building-system projects from initial investigation and scope development through design, construction, and completion.



Your work may include electrical equipment and distribution assessments, lighting and lighting-control design, emergency power, life-safety and fire-alarm systems, building renewals and retrofits, energy optimization, system feasibility studies, and construction-phase services.
This role is intended for someone who wants to move beyond a narrowly defined production position. Depending on your experience and goals, you will have opportunities to lead assignments, manage client relationships, develop fees and scopes, mentor junior team members, participate in proposals, and contribute to technical standards and quality processes.

General Responsibilities:

- Attitude: Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team spirit. Take ownership of your work and focus on providing solutions.
- Marketing: Represent Sense Engineering professionally, building positive relationships with clients, contractors and other consultants.
- Knowledge Development: Enhance your understanding of electrical systems design, energy modelling, life cycle analysis and costing while sharing insights and lessons learned with the team.

Technical Responsibilities:

- Perform analysis, design, modelling, and detailing for electrical building systems on a variety of construction, renewal, and retrofit projects.
- Develop practical electrical solutions that respond to client objectives,



existing-building conditions, applicable codes, constructability, energy performance, reliability, and lifecycle considerations.
- Lead projects of increasing size and complexity from initial scope identification through construction completion, including work planning, coordination, technical reviews, schedule management, and client communication.
- Prepare design reports, system comparisons, feasibility studies, electrical construction documents, equipment specifications, and opinions of probable cost.
- Conduct site surveys, electrical assessments, and field reviews to document existing conditions and confirm that construction generally aligns with the design intent.
- Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, and other consulting disciplines.
- Apply applicable electrical and building codes, standards, engineering principles, and internal quality requirements to project work.
- Represent Sense in client meetings, project discussions, site meetings, and industry events with a commitment to responsive and skilled service.
- Provide guidance and technical oversight to junior engineers, designers, and technical staff assigned to project delivery.
- Contribute to proposals, scope and fee development, internal knowledge sharing, technical standards, and the continued growth of the electrical practice.
- Other duties as assigned/required.

What We’re Looking For:

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or college, or certification as an electrical engineering technologist.
- Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in elec

📌 Electrical Design Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 Sense Engineering
📍 Ottawa