Team Lead – Electrical Engineer (Lighting and Control Systems)

About the Company

A well-recognized Quebec engineering firm, specialized in energy efficiency, smart public lighting, and connected cities, and backed by a publicly listed Canadian group, is hiring a Team Lead – Electrical Engineer to lead a team of 4 to 5 designers in lighting and control systems.

This high-visibility role combines technical leadership, engineering sign-off, and turnkey project delivery for large-scale municipal and institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production pace of a team of 4 to 5 designers: assignment of mandates, priorities, individual objectives, and performance reviews.
• Review, approve, and seal the plans, specifications, and engineering documents in lighting and control systems produced by the team.
• Ensure project delivery within established timelines and budgets, and where applicable, meet contractual energy performance guarantee commitments.
• Perform or supervise field surveys (photometric measurements, electrical service entries, infrastructure constraints) and assess their design implications.
• Supervise and develop junior and intermediate designers through technical mentoring, plan reviews, and building greater autonomy.
• Standardize practices (templates, checklists, and design tools) and contribute technically to public tenders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline with demonstrated electrical background) and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) with the ability to seal plans.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical design, including a significant portion in lighting and/or control systems.
• Proven experience directly supervising at least 3 designers, or an equivalent discipline lead role with active mentoring.
• Proficiency with photometric tools (AGi32 and/or Dialux), the Quebec Construction Code – Chapter V Electricity (CSA C22.10), and IES standards (particularly RP-8).
• Ability to perform and supervise field surveys, with occasional travel to regional sites (valid driver’s license required).
• Professional French, both spoken and written, for Quebec municipal and institutional clients; functional English for pan-Canadian collaboration.

Strengths

• Experience in turnkey ESCO projects.
• Knowledge of smart public lighting (platforms such as SGIE/SCMS, DimOnOff, Telematics Wireless, Current/GE).
• Experience in a publicly listed group environment.

At Larouche Raymond Inc., we promote a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We value diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Every application is welcomed with respect and consideration. We are committed to offering equal opportunities to every candidate, valuing skills, experience, and potential, regardless of origin, gender, age, identity, orientation, or personal situation.