Job DescriptionOverviewAs the Technical and Market Development Director, Electrical you will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and technical excellence of our Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) department in Central Canada. This leadership position combines strategic market development with hands-on project execution and team mentorship across various market sectors including healthcare, education, defense, mission critical, and life sciences. You will guide and expand a talented team of engineers and designers, drive technical excellence, and foster strong client relationships while contributing to the growth and success of our project portfolio.
Your role
Market Development:
- Lead and support the development of key markets for the M&E disciplines.
- Engage with clients and participate in Key Account Management (KAM) meetings.
- Contribute to building and maintaining a robust pipeline of upcoming opportunities.
- Support proposal development, strategic planning, and market growth initiatives.
Proposal Supervision:
- Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of proposals within the M&E practice.
- Ensure alignment with client expectations and internal quality standards.
Technical & Project Leadership:
- Serve as Project Manager, Discipline Lead, or Design Engineer on projects in various markets.
- Provide technical oversight and ensure high-quality project delivery.
- Apply project management principles to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
Team Development & Mentorship:
- Mentor and coach engineers and designers, supporting their career development and technical growth.
- Recruit and onboard new team members, conduct performance reviews, and facilitate training opportunities.
- Ensure quality assurance and consistency across all deliverables.
Cross-Regional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with Electrical teams across Canada including Quebbec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Atlantic regions to share best practices, harmonize technical standards, and build a strong national technical community.
- Participate in national knowledge-sharing forums and contribute to the development of innovative, scalable solutions across markets.
Quality Assurance & Peer Reviews:
- Lead or participate in peer reviews of technical documents and deliverables.
- Ensure adherence to internal quality standards and industry best practices.
- Support continuous improvement in design quality and documentation processes.
Mentorship & Team Support:
- Act as a mentor to Electrical engineers and technicians.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Innovation & Design Excellence:
- Champion engineering innovation through exploration of new technologies, materials, and methodologies.
- Promote best practices and forward-thinking design approaches.
About you
- Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical building systems design.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PEO).
- Experience with AutoCAD and BIM (Revit) is an asset.
- Experience with collaborative model (IPD, Alliance, Progressive DB) projects is an asset.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing complex projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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