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Your role at GEI.
Are you an experienced instrumentation, control, and automation professional ready to take your career to the next level? GEI Consultants, Canada is looking for an Electrical and I&C Lead to play a key role in leading and shaping the electrical, instrumentation, and control systems group at GEI that supports water and wastewater infrastructure. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact projects, work with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor emerging talent - while enjoying flexible work options and a collaborative culture.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Lead an Electrical and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) group at GEI that primarily supports the design and delivery of electrical and I&C systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
- Identify key talent to support the team and work with the talent acquisition team to recruit talented individuals to support the group.
- Support the delivery of electrical and I&C design backlog and conduct technical QA/QC reviews of electrical and I&C designs to ensure alignment with Client Design Standards, including SCADA standards.
- Review shop drawings, support construction activities, review PCNs, attend FAT/SAT, and support commissioning activities for ongoing projects.
- Supervise junior drafting staff in the production of PLC panel drawings, loop drawings, P&IDs, and single line diagrams.
- Work with Civil team to support the pursuit of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Champion business development efforts, proposals, and client engagement.
- Provide mentorship to junior staff and contribute to technical excellence across projects.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Electrical engineering technology certificate or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in instrumentation and control systems and SCADA integration, including 5+ years in water/wastewater or municipal infrastructure.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and business development skills.
- Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electrical systems design and installation
- Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and commissioning
- Experience with SCADA systems and standards of Ontario municipal clients including Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Waterloo, and Peel
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- RRSP Program
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
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