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Group Lead, Electrical Buildings NB

CBCL Limited


Job Location:

Saint John - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At CBCL Limited we are a successful dynamic and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Lead Electrical Buildings NB to join our team in New Brunswick. There is a possibility to operate out of Moncton Saint John or Fredericton.


Bring your technical expertise people-focused leadership and collaborative mindset to a team that delivers excellence in electrical design and consulting for buildings projects across New Brunswick and this role you will guide and support a talented group of engineers and technologists contribute to project delivery and client relationships and help shape the continued growth and success of our Electrical Buildings practice.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Support the Team: Provide day-to-day leadership coaching and mentorship to electrical engineers and technologists supporting workload planning technical development collaboration and overall team performance.
  • Oversee Electrical Buildings Design: Guide the design analysis and coordination of electrical building systems including power distribution lighting lighting controls life safety communications security and access control systems for commercial institutional industrial infrastructure and residential projects.
  • Support Business Development and Client Relationships: Contribute to business development efforts by maintaining strong client relationships identifying opportunities supporting proposals and representing CBCLs Electrical Buildings group with professionalism and technical credibility.
  • Manage and Coordinate Project Delivery: Work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project planning and delivery helping to ensure quality budget schedule and client expectations are met.
  • Foster Innovation and Collaboration: Promote innovative problem-solving knowledge sharing and continuous improvement while supporting a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Ensure Quality and Technical Excellence: Apply sound engineering judgment complete technical reviews and support quality management practices to ensure design solutions comply with electrical codes safety standards building requirements and industry best practices.
  • Support Construction and Field Services: Lead or support site reviews respond to RFIs review shop drawings resolve field issues and ensure construction activities align with design intent and project requirements.
  • Contribute to Group Planning and Growth: Support resource planning staff development technical standards and strategic initiatives that strengthen the Electrical Buildings group and contribute to CBCLs continued growth in New Brunswick.



Your Capabilities and Credentials:

  • A Degree in Electrical Engineering or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Registration or eligibility for registration with provincial Engineering or technical association;
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant electrical buildings design experience including demonstrated experience providing technical leadership mentoring or team coordination;
  • Strong experience in electrical building systems design including power distribution lighting fire alarm communications security and controls with in-depth knowledge of applicable building energy and electrical codes and standards;
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary project coordination technical reviews proposal support and client-focused project delivery in a consulting environment;
  • Proficiency with electrical design and coordination tools such as AutoCAD and Revit with the ability to guide others in producing coordinated high-quality deliverables;
  • Strong communication organization and leadership skills with the ability to support team members build trusted client relationships and deliver quality work on time and within budget.

You are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

The following would be considered assets:

  • Experience working in a consulting engineering environment particularly within electrical buildings design is preferred;
  • Previous experience in a group lead discipline lead or formal people leadership role would be considered an asset;
  • Experience using Agi32 lighting analysis software and SKM Power Tools; and
  • The ability to communicate in both English and French would be an asset.

What we can offer you:

  • A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
    • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
    • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
    • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
  • Maternity or Parental leave top-up
  • Health spending account
  • Wellness incentive
  • Membership dues reimbursement
  • Education and lifelong learning subsidization
  • Community volunteering incentive
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Public transit subsidy



In addition to the above benefits we offer:

  • Flexible hours to support work/life balance;
  • Opportunity to earn paid overtimeor bank time-in-lieu for future use;
  • Diverse teamwith a wide range of experience and expertise;
  • Exposureto a variety of projects;
  • Supportto develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
  • Collaborationbetween multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
  • Mentoringopportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
  • Accessibleand central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and
  • Access to trainingopportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm at CBCL our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.


We have earned recognition as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Managed multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure Water and Wastewater Buildings Industrial and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people our communities and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.


Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts as well as future implications of our designs.


CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney NS; Charlottetown PE; Saint John Fredericton and Moncton NB; St. Johns NL and Ottawa ON.


CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.


We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process or while working with us please email We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.


Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.


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CBCL is a world class multidisciplinary engineering & environmental consulting company committed to creating a positive impact on our planet.

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