About the opportunity

KU Power Group is looking for an Electrical Engineer with proven project management experience to help develop practical electrical designs and lead projects through construction.

This role connects engineering with the work happening in the field. You will work directly with our management team, estimators, superintendents and foremen to develop designs that meet project requirements, support efficient installation and achieve the intended result.

We are looking for someone who listens to experienced tradespeople, welcomes constructive feedback and can turn field knowledge into well-designed, buildable solutions.

Key responsibilities

Engineering and design

- Develop and review electrical designs, drawings, specifications and supporting calculations.
- Sign and seal engineering documents within your area of competence, taking professional responsibility for the engineering work.
- Work with management and project teams to establish design requirements, operating objectives, budgets and construction constraints.
- Lead constructibility reviews with foremen, superintendents and other field staff. Assess their recommendations and incorporate practical improvements while maintaining safety, compliance and design integrity.
- Evaluate equipment selections, installation methods, maintenance access and opportunities to reduce unnecessary cost or complexity.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, utilities and approval authorities to resolve technical issues.
- Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning and project closeout.

Project management

- Manage multiple projects from estimating handover and planning through construction, commissioning and completion.
- Develop and maintain schedules covering engineering, approvals, procurement, labour, equipment and subcontractors.
- Coordinate multiple field teams and participating divisions with managers and superintendents.
- Identify long-lead equipment,



design decisions and other constraints early enough to protect project milestones.
- Track budgets, progress, changes and outstanding decisions, and provide clear updates to management.
- Resolve project issues promptly and establish recovery plans when work falls behind.

What you bring

- A degree in Electrical Engineering and an active Qualified Engineer licence with Skilled Engineers Ontario.
- Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems relevant to construction projects.
- Proven responsibility for delivering projects, including budgets, schedules, procurement and field coordination.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects and construction teams simultaneously.
- Strong scheduling skills, including sequencing, dependencies, critical-path activities and resource planning.
- Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards and approval processes.
- Proficiency with relevant electrical design tools and project scheduling software.
- A practical, collaborative approach and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and field personnel.

Experience in commercial, industrial, utility, power distribution or controls projects would be an asset. PMP certification and direct trade or field experience would also be considered assets.

Compensation

KU Power Group offers competitive compensation based on the successful candidate's experience level, qualifications, technical expertise and project management capabilities.

We recognize that candidates bring varying levels of engineering and construction experience, and compensation will reflect the skills, experience and value they bring to our organization.

Why KU Power Group

This is an prospect to influence both how projects are designed and how they are built. You will work closely with experienced construction teams and help strengthen the connection between engineering decisions, project planning and field execution.

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Electrical Engineer / Project Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 KU Power Group
📍 Ottawa