Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP USA; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join the Property & Buildings team in Ontario. You’ll design and deliver electrical systems for a variety of building projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and senior engineers to turn concepts into practical, code-compliant solutions.

With 5+ years in electrical engineering and a PE registration or eligibility, you’ll prepare drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation while applying relevant codes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the engineering consulting or buildings industry.
• Professional engineering registration or eligibility with the applicable provincial engineering regulator.
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering, preferably within the engineering consulting or buildings industry.
• Practical knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, and standards applicable to building projects.
• Experience preparing electrical designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with relevant electrical design software and engineering tools.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating electrical design requirements with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for a variety of building projects.
• Prepare technical calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other electrical design documentation.
• Apply electrical engineering principles, applicable codes, and industry standards throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver coordinated and client-focused solutions.
• Support project delivery by identifying technical issues and contributing practical solutions.
• Review design documentation for quality, accuracy, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
• Contribute ideas that advance efficient, innovative, and sustainable building design solutions.

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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 What Comes Next

This is your opportunity to join WSP’s Property & Buildings team and take the next step in your electrical engineering career. You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of building projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and work alongside experienced professionals while continuing to expand your technical expertise.

From developing electrical designs to supporting projects through key stages of delivery, you’ll have the opportunity to turn technical knowledge into practical solutions that make an impact for our clients and communities.

Your Impact

• Design and develop electrical systems for a variety of building projects.
• Prepare technical calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other electrical design documentation.
• Apply electrical engineering principles, applicable codes, and industry standards throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver coordinated and client-focused solutions.
• Support project delivery by identifying technical issues and contributing practical solutions.
• Review design documentation for quality, accuracy, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
• Contribute ideas that advance efficient, innovative, and sustainable building design solutions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within the engineering consulting or buildings industry.
• Professional engineering registration or eligibility for registration with the applicable provincial engineering regulator.
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering, preferably within the engineering consulting or buildings industry.
• Practical knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, and standards applicable to building projects.
• Experience preparing electrical designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with relevant electrical design software and engineering tools.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating electrical design requirements with other disciplines.

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.

#WeAre WSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 – $112,800

MB & ON: $77,700 – $107,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76,900 – $102,100

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Build your expertise while contributing to projects that shape how people live, work, and connect. Bring your electrical engineering knowledge, curiosity, and ideas to a team where you can take on meaningful challenges and continue growing your career.

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .