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# Senior Electrical Engineer (Ottawa) at DIALOG

- **Company:** DIALOG
- **Location:** Ottawa, Canada
- **Compensation:** $110k–$130k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/dialogdesign/64886c93-ffbc-4002-b281-9aa9897c365f

## Job description

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of integrated electrical systems for a wide range of building projects. This role provides technical leadership across all project phases, mentorship to junior staff, and ownership of project execution while delivering innovative, high-quality solutions.

How you'll make a difference:

- Lead electrical design for building systems including power, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, security, and communications systems
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable design solutions
- Prepare and review reports, calculations, and technical specifications for electrical systems and equipment
- Manage project deliverables, including oversight of BIM model development, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation
- Provide design leadership and support during contract administration and construction phases
- Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality standards are achieved
- Apply national and local codes and standards to ensure compliant, efficient designs
- Participate in all phases of projects from concept through construction completion
- Mentor and guide junior and intermediate team members

Who you are:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (P.Eng required or strongly preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in consulting engineering (healthcare, commercial, institutional, retail)
- Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance
- Strong experience leading projects across all design phases and contract administration
- Deep knowledge of building systems: power distribution, fire protection, lighting, IMIT/communications systems
- Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards (CSA, NEC/CEC, ULC, TIA, etc.)
- Proven project management and leadership skills
- Experience with BIM/Revit (preferred)
- Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented
- Ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and multidisciplinary coordination
- LEED accreditation is an asset

## About DIALOG

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DIALOG is a multidisciplinary design firm that integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, planning, and landscape architecture to create spaces that improve community wellbeing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- **Founded**: 1960
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed; Joost Bakker is listed as a Founding Principal (current partner)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Architecture, Engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical), Interior Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, government agencies, institutions, corporations (urban vibrancy, healthcare, transportation, education, arts, residential, commercial)
- **Mission/purpose**: “Design can, and should, meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.”

## Products & Services
- **Architecture**: Design of civic, cultural, healthcare, education, residential, and mixed-use buildings.
- **Structural Engineering**: Building performance and structural design across project types.
- **Mechanical & Electrical Engineering**: Sustainable building systems and energy performance.
- **Interior Design**: Workplace, hospitality, and public interior spaces.
- **Landscape Architecture**: Site planning and public realm design.
- **Urban Planning**: Community and city-scale planning and strategy.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private partnership)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at USD 10,000,000 (LinkedIn data); Total funding not applicable (bootstrapped partnership)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None publicly disclosed; parent company is Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman Architects (per LinkedIn)
- **Growth Signals**: 632 employees (+8.1% YoY); 33 active job postings (monthly +13.8%, quarterly +106.2%, yearly +83.3%); 8 offices across Canada and the United States

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multidisciplinary integration**: Architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers collaborate in-house, enabling holistic design solutions.
- **Sustainability leadership**: Dedicated Sustainability and Building Performance partner; recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers (2019).
- **Award-winning culture**: Canada’s Best Managed Companies (2020), Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2020).
- **Unique learning programs**: Iris Prize ($7,500 + 2 weeks paid leave for research), Integrateducation™ internal courses, and annual Aspire design pin-up.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued expansion of integrated, multidisciplinary project delivery;
- Emphasis on sustainable and high-performance building design;
- Growth in healthcare, transportation, and mixed-use sectors;
- Talent acquisition and development to support a growing workforce (33 open positions as of search date).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Strong collaboration, open-concept studios, and regular social events. “We schedule in time to have fun and recharge.”
- **Work model**: Mix of on-site and hybrid roles (e.g., Toronto and Vancouver positions). Flexible workspaces and quiet rooms provided.
- **Benefits**: Benefits start day one, includes health coverage for permanent employees working ≥20 hrs/week. Group RRSP and TFSA plans (full-time only). Annual salary reviews, bonuses for registered professionals/management.
- **Wellness**: On-site fitness (varies by studio), massages, mental health seminars, Employee Assistance Program. Transit subsidies and bicycle storage in select studios.
- **Learning & growth**: Personalized development plans, quarterly coaching, mentoring, external PD financial support. Unique programs: Integrateducation, Iris Prize, Aspire.
- **Recognition**: Milestone Awards for long-term contributors.

## Sources
1. [dialogdesign.ca – About/Overview](https://dialogdesign.ca/)
2. [dialogdesign.ca – Careers](https://dialogdesign.ca/careers/)
3. [jobs.lever.co/dialogdesign – Current Openings](https://jobs.lever.co/dialogdesign)
4. [LinkedIn – DIALOG Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dialog)

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