Electrical Engineer, Buildings

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The Opportunity
Shape the World Around You - Join our Buildings M&E team and contribute to projects that define tomorrow's spaces. You'll work on diverse Canadian projects including commercial buildings, retail environments, warehouses, tenant fit-outs, niche healthcare clinics, and specialty spaces. Many assignments involve multi-location programs, giving you exposure to national standards and coordination challenges that go beyond single-site work. This role offers the chance to contribute to high-impact projects while collaborating with architects, landlords, and contractors to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions.

Your Impact
• Design electrical systems for power distribution, lighting, communications, fire alarm, and life-safety using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Develop single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and perform load calculations and coordination studies to ensure safe, efficient systems.
• Apply codes and standards such as OBC, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and ASHRAE to deliver compliant, high-quality designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical and multidisciplinary teams to create integrated solutions for complex projects.
• Support construction through RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and site visits, ensuring designs translate seamlessly to reality.

The Skills That Set You Apart
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience delivering electrical design for buildings projects across commercial, retail, and specialty spaces.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit (mandatory) and AutoCAD; familiarity with lighting calculation tools and power system analysis software is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of OBC, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and ASHRAE standards.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

Why Choose WSP?
• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $89,200 - $118,500
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?
Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together!At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .