Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

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The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

This is your chance to join WSP’s Property & Buildings team in a senior electrical engineering role where your expertise will help shape the spaces and communities of tomorrow. As an experienced professional with a strong background in electrical design, you’ll take on complex building projects, collaborate with talented multidisciplinary teams, mentor the next generation of engineers, and deliver innovative solutions for our clients.

Your Impact

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for complex building projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, and other design documentation to support accurate, high-quality project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members, strengthening technical capability across the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated, practical, and client-focused building solutions.
• Ensure electrical designs and documentation meet applicable industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Drive innovation and sustainability by identifying opportunities to improve electrical design solutions and project outcomes.
• The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a valid Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) licence.
• 8+ years of experience in the engineering consulting industry.
• Proven expertise in electrical engineering principles, codes, and standards applicable to building projects.
• Demonstrated success leading electrical system design across multiple facility types.
• Proficiency with relevant electrical design software and engineering tools.
• Experience providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers and team members.
• 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 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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 – $151,800

MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 – $137,400

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

Bring your electrical engineering expertise to projects that shape how people live, work, and connect. If you’re ready to lead complex building designs, share your knowledge, and help deliver solutions with lasting impact, apply today and make your mark with WSP.

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.

Join us.

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 .