Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe role

Our client, a well-established building services engineering consultancy, is hiring an Electrical Engineer for its growing mission-critical team. You will design electrical power systems for data centres, hospitals and other facilities where downtime is not an option.

Location: Toronto

Key responsibilities

- Design medium- and low-voltage power distribution for data centres, colocation and hyperscale facilities, healthcare and critical infrastructure
- Develop resilient topologies (N+1, 2N, distributed redundant) to meet Uptime Institute Tier III/IV and client availability targets
- Specify and size UPS systems, standby generators, paralleling switchgear, ATS/STS, PDUs, RPPs and busway
- Carry out load calculations, short-circuit, protection coordination and arc flash studies (ETAP, SKM or EasyPower)
- Design grounding, bonding and lightning protection systems
- Coordinate with mechanical, controls (EPMS/BMS) and architectural teams on integrated designs
- Prepare drawings, specifications and design reports from concept through construction documents
- Provide construction support: shop drawing reviews, RFIs, site inspections and deficiency reports
- Support integrated systems testing and commissioning (Level 1–5)
- Ensure compliance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CSA standards,



NFPA 70E/110 and client standards
- Mentor junior engineers and designers, and liaise directly with clients and contractors

What you bring

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- P.Eng. with PEO, or EIT actively working toward licensure
- 5+ years of building electrical design, with at least 2 years on mission-critical projects (data centres, hospitals, telecom or similar)
- Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution, UPS, generator and redundancy design
- Hands-on experience with power system study software (ETAP, SKM or EasyPower)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
- Clear written and verbal communication with clients and contractors

Nice to have

- Hyperscale or colocation data centre experience
- Uptime Institute ATD/AOS or similar accreditation
- Exposure to EPMS, BMS or SCADA integration
- Commissioning or integrated systems testing experience
- Experience with energy-efficient and low-carbon electrical design (battery storage, renewables, heat recovery)

What's on offer
- Base salary of $95,000–$140,000, depending on experience and licensure
- Annual performance bonus
- Health, dental and vision benefits from day one, plus RRSP matching
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Paid PEO fees and support toward P.Eng. licensure and career development

📌 Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Toronto)
🏢 SSA Recruitment
📍 Toronto