Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Canada We are hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer at WSP in Canada. Join us as a key contributor to high‑impact projects across transportation, municipal infrastructure, institutional developments, and commercial buildings. The Opportunity Join us as a Senior Electrical Engineer and take the lead on some of Canada’s most cutting‑edge engineering projects. You’ll have the autonomy to shape solutions that power the future, while working on a diverse portfolio that spans transportation, municipal infrastructure, institutional developments, and commercial buildings. Why choose WSP? WSP values and is committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our Flexible Work Policy recognizes the importance of balance in our lives and encourages you to prioritize the balance in yours, providing support both on and off the job. We are a Canadian success story, proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and to show the world what Canada has to offer. We enhance the world around us—from the environment to the highways, buildings, and terrain—playing a vital role in Canada’s fabric. Outstanding career opportunities: we are growing, pushing ourselves every day, and encouraging fresh ideas and new approaches. A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be part of our journey. Benefits We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. What you can expect to do here Participate in the design of plans, preliminary estimations, and details for transportation, commercial, and industrial building projects. Electrical design for building Power distribution, Fire Alarm, Grounding, Lightning Protection, Emergency Power, and Life Safety Generator systems. Provide day‑to‑day guidance to the design team, serve as the design lead for their projects, and be the client‑facing representative of WSP. Prepare calculations, conceptual and detail design, technical specification, installation details, permits, tender and post‑tender services, and perform contract administration services to review shop drawings and RFIs. Prepare contract documents, sign professionally, and collaborate with Project Managers, senior engineers, designers, and 3D modelers to submit projects for permit and tender. What you’ll bring to WSP Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and registered P.Eng. 10 to 15 years of experience designing electrical systems for transportation, commercial, and industrial building projects, including but not limited to power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, fire protection, lightning protection, arc flash study, emergency power, and life safety. Complete understanding of building electrical engineering requirements, Codes and Standards, including but not limited to Ontario Building Codes (OBC), OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, ASHRAE, etc. Strong technical background to guide and mentor intermediate and junior engineers. Ability to liaise with contractors and defend the electrical designs. Expertise in reviewing and preparing installation details, providing technical calculations and specifications. Commitment to reviewing the design and providing Quality Control for all design packages prior to submission. Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr