About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to contribute to Bell's innovative national program, the AI Network. This ambitious initiative aims to establish Canada as a global leader in sovereign AI by building a secure, high-performance, pan-Canadian AI compute network. In this role, you will design and shape the electrical backbone of advanced data centers supporting massive GPU clusters and critical AI workloads.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, review, and optimization of electrical systems for new data center builds, expansions, and retrofits.
- Develop single-line diagrams, load calculations, electrical distribution plans, and protection coordination studies.
- Evaluate and plan electrical infrastructure, including MV/LV switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, RPPs, grounding, and redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1).
- Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, facility operations teams, and external partners to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Participate in site assessments, capacity planning, and operational audits to determine infrastructure readiness and adherence to design standards.
- Provide technical guidance on procurement specifications for electrical equipment, ensuring vendor solutions meet engineering requirements.
- Support commissioning efforts, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and integrated systems testing.
- Identify electrical risks and propose design improvements to enhance resilience, efficiency, and scalability.
- Maintain documentation, including design records, operational procedures, and as-built drawings.
- Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning aligned with organizational growth and emerging IT workloads (AI/ML, HPC, GPU clusters).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation or eligibility is preferred.
- 5 to 10+ years of experience in electrical design for critical facilities (data centers, telecommunications, industrial power systems).
- Strong understanding of power distribution, emergency/standby systems, UPS technologies, and switchgear operation.
- Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (CSA, OESC, IEEE, NEC/NFPA, TIA 942).
- Experience with high-density, high-availability environments (AI compute, GPU clusters) is an asset.
- Proficiency in design and modeling tools (AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, or similar).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to collaborate with engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities focused on reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
- Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
- Candidates must be based in Canada.
- For hybrid work profiles, selected individuals must be based in Canada and report to a Bell fixed office at least three days per week.
Skills
- Electrical design
- Data center infrastructure
- AI compute
- GPU clusters
- Power distribution
- UPS systems
- Switchgear operation
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- ETAP
- SKM
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
Location
- Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5 to 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation or eligibility
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Medical, dental, vision, and mental health care
- 35% discount on Bell services
- Exclusive partner offers
- Flexible work arrangements
About the Company
- Bell is building a more connected future with world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences.
- Bell believes in empowering everyone by providing teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth.
- Bell is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Equal Opportunity
- Bell is proud of its commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and included.
- Bell is committed to ensuring transparency in its recruitment process.
- Bell encourages individuals who may require accommodation during the hiring process to inform them.
- AI may be used to assess certain aspects of your application.
