Electrical Team Lead, Buildings

WSP in Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an Electrical Team Lead for their Buildings BC team in Kelowna or Kamloops. This role involves overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, managing diverse electrical systems for various building projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for team building and project management.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness programs

Savings plans

Qualifications

• 8+ years in electrical engineering consulting for buildings/infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical systems and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team effectiveness and resource allocation.
• Design electrical systems for various building types across BC and Yukon.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

PE registration with EGBC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

AGI

ETAP

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Job Description

WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Team Lead to join our Buildings BC team in our Kelowna or Kamloops office.

This role will oversee establishing and growing a team of engineers and technicians in the interior of BC. The team will design and manage electrical systems for diverse building projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, light industrial, and transportation sectors. The successful candidate will lead project assignments, oversee work execution, and mentor junior staff.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and uphold a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Flexible Work Policy – supporting work-life balance
• A Canadian success story – proud to showcase Canada's achievements
• Enhance the world around you – contributing to environment, infrastructure, and buildings
• Outstanding career opportunities – growth and innovation encouraged
• Collaborative culture with genuinely good people doing important work

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

A day in the life

• Work with mechanical and electrical directors to establish and grow an electrical engineering team in BC interior
• Lead and manage team effectiveness and resource allocation
• Conduct team meetings and foster positive environment
• Collaborate on business development in BC, focusing on interior BC
• Design electrical systems for various building types across BC and Yukon
• Manage project phases from proposal to construction, including power, lighting, security systems
• Develop electrical designs, project drawings, and specifications with the design team
• Communicate with clients, partners, authorities, and contractors
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards
• Adhere to budgets and timelines, maintain project tracking and billing
• Review existing systems, prepare reports and feasibility studies
• Perform load calculations, select systems and equipment
• Coordinate drawings using CAD and BIM software
• Participate in proposals and business development
• Mentor less experienced staff

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• Drive and passion to build and lead a team
• 8+ years in electrical engineering consulting for buildings/infrastructure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver design submissions under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD; AGI or ETAP is a plus
• Experience creating tender packages and conducting site reviews
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical systems and construction
• PE registration with EGBC is an asset
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, BC Building Code, and NBC

Expected Salary: $105,800 to $145,400. Compensation based on education, experience, skills, and location.

About Us

WSP is a leading global professional services firm, dedicated to future-proofing cities and environments, with over 65,000 employees worldwide and 12,000+ in Canada. Our work spans environmental remediation, urban planning, iconic buildings, transportation, resource extraction, and renewable energy.

• We value our people and reputation
• Locally dedicated with international reach
• Future-focused, challenging the status quo
• Fostering collaboration
• Empowering culture with accountability

Health and Safety are core values. Compliance with HSE policies is required. Accommodations available for candidates with disabilities. Only selected candidates will be contacted. No unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Professional Services