Electrical Engineer, Buildings

WSP in Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 77,700 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Winnipeg seeks an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for various facilities. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality and compliance with Canadian Electrical Codes. Ideal candidates should hold a P.Eng. registration in Manitoba and have over 3 years of relevant experience in electrical building systems design. The position offers professional growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Manitoba or be able to obtain it.
• Requires 3+ years of experience in electrical building systems design.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant codes and standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design high-performance electrical building systems.
• Support delivery of coordinated electrical designs.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications.

Skills

Electrical building systems design

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Project management

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Manitoba

3+ years of electrical building systems design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Overview

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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

Build the Future with Us
Join WSP’s Buildings Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team in Winnipeg and help design the electrical systems that power the places where people work, learn, heal, and connect. As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of smart, resilient, and future‑ready building solutions across Manitoba and the Prairie region, with opportunities to support projects nationally.

Reporting to the M&E Manager, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of institutional, healthcare, transportation, and industrial facilities while advancing your technical depth and professional growth.

Your Impact

• Design high‑performance electrical building systems including power distribution, emergency and standby power, UPS, grounding, lightning protection, fire detection and voice alarm, lighting and controls, telecommunications, security, and site services.
• Support the delivery of coordinated electrical designs from concept through construction, ensuring quality, constructability, and code compliance at every stage.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications aligned with the Canadian Electrical Code, provincial building codes, and applicable CSA and IEEE standards.
• Develop clear, accurate AutoCAD drawings and Revit MEP 3D models that communicate design intent and support integrated project delivery.
• Conduct site investigations and construction reviews to verify existing conditions, review installations, and support resolution of field issues.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to develop integrated, value‑driven building solutions.
• Provide technical review and oversight of electrical deliverables prepared by designers, ensuring alignment with project requirements and WSP standards.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Manitoba or the ability to obtain
• 3+ years of electrical building systems design experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical systems for complex institutional, healthcare, transportation, or industrial facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, provincial building codes, and relevant CSA and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP, with a commitment to using digital tools to enhance quality and coordination.
• Experience working within alternative delivery models such as Construction Management (CM), Design‑Build (DB), and P3 environments.
• The ability to manage priorities independently, meet project deadlines, and contribute effectively within integrated teams.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability requirements, including ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED v4, is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

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.

Compensation

Compensation: AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 – $112,800
MB & ON: $77,700 – $107,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $77,700 – $107,000

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Discover what’s possible when you join WSP. Apply today and help us design the electrical systems that power resilient, high‑performing communities.

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.

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