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Electrical Engineer-Data Centre Design & Planning (Toronto, ON, CA)

BCE Inc. · Toronto, ON, CA
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<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span id="cke_bm_2406S" style="display:none"> </span>Req Id: </strong><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">429982</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to help power Bell’s groundbreaking national AI Fabric program—an ambitious, first of its kind initiative that will position Canada as a global leader in Sovereign AI. This program is building a secure, high performance, coast to coast AI compute fabric that will accelerate innovation, strengthen national technological independence, and enable the next generation of AI driven services. In this role, you will design and shape the electrical backbone of advanced data centres that support massive GPU clusters, mission critical AI workloads, and the most demanding digital infrastructure in the country. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a high impact national mission while applying deep technical expertise to systems that will define the future of Canadian AI capability.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Lead the design, review, and optimization of electrical systems for new data centre builds, expansions, and retrofits.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Develop single line diagrams, load calculations, power distribution layouts, and protection coordination studies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Evaluate and plan electrical infrastructure including MV/LV switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, RPPs, grounding, and redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, facility operations teams, and external partners to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participate in site assessments, capacity planning, and operational audits to determine infrastructure readiness and alignment with design standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide technical guidance on procurement specifications for electrical equipment and ensure vendor solutions meet engineering requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support commissioning efforts including FAT, SAT, and integrated systems testing.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify electrical risks and propose design improvements to increase resiliency, efficiency, and scalability.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain up to date documentation, including design packages, operational procedures, and as built drawings.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contribute to long term infrastructure planning aligned with organizational growth and emerging compute workloads (AI/ML, HPC, GPU clusters).</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Critical Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; P.Eng or eligibility for professional licensure preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">5–10+ years of experience in electrical design for mission critical facilities (data centres, telecom, industrial power systems).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong understanding of power distribution, emergency/backup systems, UPS technologies, and switchgear operation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (CSA, OESC, IEEE, NEC/NFPA, TIA 942).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with high density and high availability environments (AI compute, GPU clusters) is an asset.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency with design and modeling tools (AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, or similar).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to collaborate across engineering, operations, and vendor teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with a focus on reliability, safety, and operational excellence.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience supporting operational teams in troubleshooting or planning electrical maintenance activities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of energy optimization strategies, power usage effectiveness (PUE), and sustainability initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Background in planning and supporting large scale infrastructure deployments.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>Additional Information:</strong></u></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position Type: </strong>Management<strong> <br>Job Status: </strong>Regular - Full Time<strong> <br>Job Location: </strong>Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Alberta : Calgary || Canada : Alberta : Edmonton || Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver || Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal || Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina<strong> </strong><br><strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> Hybrid<strong> </strong><br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>05/22/2026<strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Please apply directly online to be considered for this role.  Applications through email will not be accepted.</u></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#2b2b2b">At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong. </span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#2b2b2b">Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or </span><a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline" href="mailto:recruitment@bell.ca">recruitment@bell.ca</a><span style="color:#2b2b2b"> to make arrangements.<span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the <a title="" href="https://www.bce.ca/Accessibility_services/Accessibility_Feedback?brand=bce" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Accessibility feedback form</a> </span></span><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">or visit our <a title="" href="https://www.bce.ca/Accessibility_services" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Accessibility page</a></span>  </span><span style="font-size:16.0px">for other ways to contact us.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Artificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. Please review our privacy policy (<a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.phenom.com/talent-acquisition">see Phenom for details</a>) to learn more about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Created: Canada, ON, Toronto</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Bell, one of <a href="https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-bell?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canada's Top 100 Employers.</a></strong></span></span></p>