Materials engineer Jobs in Saanich, BC

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The Opportunity
Shape the future of buildings across Vancouver Island.
As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Buildings in our Victoria office, you'll contribute to creating safe, efficient, and resilient spaces where communities thrive. From modern learning environments to healthcare facilities to commercial developments, your work will help power the systems that keep these environments running.
Your Impact

• Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, life-safety, and low-voltage systems.
• Develop technical drawings, calculations, code analyses, and design reports.
• Support project delivery through design development, coordination, construction administration, and field reviews.
• Collaborate closely with architects, mechanical and structural teams to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions.
• Apply digital tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, lighting calculation platforms, and power analysis software.
• Contribute to technical excellence by improving design standards, documentation quality, and client value.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You have hands-on experience with electrical engineering for buildings - from conceptual design through construction phases.
• You are progressing toward (or hold) EIT/P.Eng. registration in British Columbia.
• You are fluent with tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, lighting calculation software, and power modeling tools.
• You excel in multidisciplinary team environments and enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges.
• You bring curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset to every project.

Why Choose WSP?
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• 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.
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Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
  
• MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
  
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and shape what's possible for communities - and for your career.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.

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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 .