Electrical Engineer, Buildings

WSP in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Global community of brilliant minds

Flexible work options

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WSP in Victoria is looking for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer – Buildings to shape the electrical design of spaces on Vancouver Island. You will develop drawings, calculations and reports while coordinating with architects and MEP teams to deliver safe, resilient facilities.

You bring hands-on building electrical experience and are progressing toward BC EIT/PEng registration, with proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and lighting/power software.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical engineering experience for buildings from design through construction.
• Pursuing or holding EIT/P.Eng registration in British Columbia.
• Fluent with Revit, AutoCAD, lighting software, and power modeling tools.
• Excels in multidisciplinary teams and solving engineering challenges.
• Shows curiosity, initiative and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical building systems including power, lighting, life-safety, and low-voltage.
• Develop technical drawings, calculations, code analyses, and design reports.
• Support project delivery from design through field reviews.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical, and structural teams for integrated solutions.
• Apply AutoCAD, Revit, lighting calculation platforms, and power analysis software.
• Improve design standards, documentation quality, and client value.

Skills

Electrical building design

EIT PEng BC

Revit

AutoCAD

Lighting calculation

Power modeling

Team collaboration

Education

EIT / P.Eng BC

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Lighting calculation software

Power modeling tools

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

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 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?

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. #WeAreWSP

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.

About Us

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.