Electrical Engineer, Buildings

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join WSP’s Buildings Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team in Winnipeg and help design the electrical systems that power the places where people work, learn, heal, and connect. As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of smart, resilient, and future‑ready building solutions across Manitoba and the Prairie region, with opportunities to support projects nationally.

Reporting to the M&E Manager, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of institutional, healthcare, transportation, and industrial facilities while advancing your technical depth and professional growth.

Your Impact

• Design high‑performance electrical building systems including power distribution, emergency and standby power, UPS, grounding, lightning protection, fire detection and voice alarm, lighting and controls, telecommunications, security, and site services.
• Support the delivery of coordinated electrical designs from concept through construction, ensuring quality, constructability, and code compliance at every stage.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications aligned with the Canadian Electrical Code, provincial building codes, and applicable CSA and IEEE standards.
• Develop clear, accurate AutoCAD drawings and Revit MEP 3D models that communicate design intent and support integrated project delivery.
• Conduct site investigations and construction reviews to verify existing conditions, review installations, and support resolution of field issues.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to develop integrated, value‑driven building solutions.
• Provide technical review and oversight of electrical deliverables prepared by designers, ensuring alignment with project requirements and WSP standards.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You bring:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Manitoba or the ability to obtain.
• 3+ years of electrical building systems design experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical systems for complex institutional, healthcare, transportation, or industrial facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, provincial building codes, and relevant CSA and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP, with a commitment to using digital tools to enhance quality and coordination.
• Experience working within alternative delivery models such as Construction Management (CM), Design‑Build (DB), and P3 environments.
• The ability to manage priorities independently, meet project deadlines, and contribute effectively within integrated teams.

Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability requirements, including ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED v4, is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we 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

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 – $112,800
MB & ON: $77,700 – $107,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $77,700 – $107,000

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?

Discover what’s possible when you join WSP. Apply today and help us design the electrical systems that power resilient, high‑performing communities.

Job Info

• Job Identification 84667
• Posting Date 04/10/2026, 07:04 PM

About Us

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 .

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