Electrical Engineering Co-op Student, Buildings - Fall 2025

WSP USA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Engineering Coop Student to join their dynamic team in Ottawa. This role offers the chance to assist with innovative electrical designs and collaborate on impactful projects in the Property & Buildings sector. You'll gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD and Revit 3D while learning about essential building electrical requirements. With a focus on inclusion and collaboration, this opportunity promises a supportive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure and environmental projects across Canada. If you’re eager to learn and make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Programs

Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with engineering software for various electrical studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical design and calculations for various systems.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D models for electrical projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit 3D

Electrical Design

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Enrolled in Electrical Engineering Program

Tools

MicroStation

BIM360

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP’s NCRA M&E Property & Buildings Team is seeking an Electrical Engineering Coop Student to join our Electrical team at the Queensview office in Ottawa. Reporting to an Electrical Manager, the student will assist with design work, drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit 3D modeling, and BIM360 services on various Property & Buildings projects.

Why WSP?

• We value and uphold a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports work-life balance, encouraging you to prioritize personal and professional life.
• We are a Canadian success story, proud to showcase Canada’s achievements.
• Join us to enhance the world around you—contributing to environmental, infrastructure, and building projects across Canada.
• Enjoy outstanding career opportunities as we grow and innovate, welcoming your ideas and new approaches.
• Be part of a collaborative culture with genuinely good people doing meaningful work. Discover what it’s like to be part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a supportive corporate culture, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness programs, savings plans, and a clear future vision.

#WeAreWSP

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering program.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver designs and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit 3D.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across disciplines.
• Familiarity with engineering software for studies such as arc flash, load, fault, and coordination studies, lighting, grounding, etc., is an asset.
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn, detail-oriented, organized, hardworking, and a team player.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Eligibility for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance is mandatory to work with some clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic electrical design and calculations for power distribution, control, communication, lighting, fire alarm, and security systems in transportation projects.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D models for electrical systems.
• Learn building electrical requirements, including Ontario Building Code (OBC), Electrical Safety Authority standards, and IEEE standards for building and site design.
• Work individually or as part of a team under supervision of engineers and project managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.