Electrical Engineer, Sustainable Buildings

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is building the future in Vancouver, BC, seeking an Electrical Engineer to shape high‑performance, sustainable buildings across British Columbia. You’ll influence how communities live, learn, work, and heal by delivering safe, resilient electrical systems.

You will design power, lighting, life safety, and energy solutions, coordinate with architects and engineers, and drive project delivery from concept to construction. You’ll apply Canadian codes and pursue licensure if not yet obtained.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in electrical engineering for building systems.
• P.Eng with EGBC or working toward licensure.
• Experience on building-focused projects (commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, mixed-use, civic).
• Comfort navigating all design stages from concept to construction.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design/calculation software.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical building systems including power distribution, lighting, life safety, communications, and integrated energy solutions.
• Deliver calculations, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated building designs.
• Support project delivery from concept through construction, including site reviews and contractor Q&A.
• Apply Canadian codes and standards to ensure safe, compliant systems.
• Integrate sustainability and low-carbon strategies into designs.
• Communicate design intent to internal teams, clients, and partners.

Skills

Progressive experience

P.Eng with EGBC

Building-focused projects

Design through construction

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical design software

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical design software

Job description

WSP is building the future in Vancouver, BC, seeking an Electrical Engineer to shape high‑performance, sustainable buildings across British Columbia. You’ll influence how communities live, learn, work, and heal by delivering safe, resilient electrical systems.

You will design power, lighting, life safety, and energy solutions, coordinate with architects and engineers, and drive project delivery from concept to construction. You’ll apply Canadian codes and pursue licensure if not yet obtained.