Electrical Designer, Buildings

Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity
Shape the world around you as an Electrical Designer with WSP's Buildings M&E team. You'll contribute to projects that define tomorrow's spaces—commercial buildings, retail environments, warehouses, tenant fit-outs, niche healthcare clinics, and specialty spaces. Many assignments span multiple locations, giving you exposure to national standards and coordination challenges that go beyond single-site work. This is your chance to make an impact 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 emergency systems using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Deliver lighting calculations, fixture selections, and layouts for power and specialty systems that enhance functionality and sustainability.
• Apply codes and standards such as OBC, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and ASHRAE to ensure compliance and quality.
• Support construction administration through RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and site visits.
• Collaborate with mechanical and other disciplines to create integrated design solutions that meet client needs.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 3–7 years of experience in electrical design for building projects.
• Proficiency in Revit (mandatory) and AutoCAD; familiarity with lighting calculation tools is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of OBC, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and ASHRAE standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable diploma; EIT/P.Eng. or CET designation is an asset.
• Experience mentoring junior designers or coordinating drafting teams is a plus.

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

Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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 it's 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.

About Us
WSP
is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At
WSP
:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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