Electrical Engineer, 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 – 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.

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?

• 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.

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.