Electrical Engineer-Healthcare Buildings

WSP; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vaughan is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join their Healthcare Buildings team. In this role, you will manage design projects, ensure compliance with standards, and implement new technologies. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. The position offers competitive pay and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in consulting electrical design engineering for healthcare buildings.
• Professional membership or eligibility for membership with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including power distribution and lighting.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderately complex design projects from start to finish.
• Prepare engineering specifications and drawings for building systems.
• Research and implement new technology designs as per client mandates.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Project management

Consulting expertise

AutoCAD

Revit

LEED Accreditation

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical design software

Job description

Electrical Engineer-Healthcare Buildings

Thornhill, ON, Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are excited by our outlook in 2026 and beyond. Working collaboratively, several of our groups are partnering to deliver some of the most historic, cutting-edge Buildings projects. We are currently looking for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our Healthcare Buildings team in the Thornhill, Ontario office.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Responsible for taking moderately complex design projects from start to finish with some project management tasks.
• Applying a high level of technical and professional electrical engineering and consulting expertise while being mentored and working with senior members of the design team.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring the output of the design meets the established project criteria and all applicable standards.
• Responsible for researching and implementing new technology designs as mandated by clients and the Electrical Engineering Manager.
• Responsible for the preparation of engineering specifications and drawings for the following building systems: normal and emergency power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, communications, nurse call, security, and other related electrical systems.
• Utilize industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis.
• Manage all aspects associated with contract administration and client services monitoring.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalency.
• 5‑7 years of experience in consulting electrical design engineering for healthcare buildings.
• Professional membership or eligibility for membership with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• LEED Accreditation and sustainable design experience are considered assets.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, electrical design software, and experience with Revit and AutoCAD drafting are required.

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

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.