Electrical Engineer - Transportation Buildings

WSP; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for transportation and building infrastructure across Canada. You will work on power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and life safety, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable systems for transit and municipal projects.

You will prepare calculations, designs, and construction documents; participate in permits and construction administration; mentor junior engineers and manage small to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng. in Ontario required or eligible.
• Minimum 5+ years designing electrical systems for buildings, transportation, and industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, fire alarm, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver electrical systems for transportation and building infrastructure, including power distribution and lighting.
• Prepare electrical calculations, conceptual and detailed designs, specifications, and construction docs.
• Support permits, tenders, post‑tender, and construction administration including shop drawings and RFIs.
• Coordinate electrical with mechanical, structural, and other disciplines; review and seal designs for permit.
• Mentor junior engineers and EITs; take ownership of small to mid‑size projects.

Skills

Power distribution

Fire alarm

Grounding & bonding

Emergency power

Lighting systems

Lighting controls

Life safety systems

Code knowledge

Transportation standards

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PEO) Ontario

Master’s degree or PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Revit modelling

ACC collaboration

Navisworks

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam Session

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Transportation Buildings

• Thornhill, ON, Canada
• Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Design the systems that keep Canada moving.

Your impact starts here. As an Electrical Engineer with WSP, you will contribute to complex transportation and building projects that support safe, reliable, and sustainable land, air, and water transportation networks. From transit and rail facilities to aviation and municipal infrastructure, your work will help shape communities across Canada.

You will be part of multidisciplinary project teams delivering electrical systems for major clients including GO Metrolinx, TTC, YRT, CN, CP, and GTAA, among others.

Your Impact

• Design and deliver electrical systems for transportation and building infrastructure, including power distribution, fire alarm, bounding & grounding, lightning protection, emergency power generator & UPS, internal and external lighting, and lighting control systems.
• Prepare electrical calculations, conceptual and detailed designs, technical specifications, and construction documentation.
• Support permit, tender, post‑tender, and construction administration services, including shop drawing reviews and RFIs.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, technology, architectural, lighting, civil, signaling, and construction management disciplines.
• Review and seal electrical design for permit and construction.
• Review and seal lighting and lighting control designs for permit and construction.
• Contribute to client and stakeholder meetings, representing WSP’s technical expertise and values under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and EITs in the development of drawings, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Take ownership of small to medium‑sized projects as a design engineer and, where appropriate, as a project manager throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform individually and as a team member within the electrical discipline.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario (PEO).
• 5+ years of experience designing electrical systems for buildings, transportation, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Hands‑on expertise in power distribution, circuiting, emergency lighting, grounding and bonding, emergency power, lighting systems, lighting controls, fire alarm, and life safety systems.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including OBC, OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, ASHRAE, and IESNA.
• Experience performing electrical studies such as load, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, lighting, and grounding analyses.
• Familiarity with transportation standards, including GO Metrolinx DRM (Design Reference Manual), DMCA, and TTC design manual and specifications.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Understanding of project management technical requirements, including schedules and resourcing; a Master’s degree or PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Exposure to digital environment, including Revit modelling, ACC collaboration, Navisworks, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Bluebeam Session is considered an advantage.

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.

#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.

Ready to Shape the Future with WSP?

Bring your technical expertise, curiosity, and drive to a team where your work makes a lasting impact — on projects, communities, and your career.

Job Info

• Job Identification 84244
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 03:35 PM

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 .