Junior/Intermediate Electrical Designer (Revit, 3D)

WSP USA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Junior or Intermediate Electrical Designer to join their team in Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and designing electrical systems and will have opportunities to work on various projects. Ideal applicants should have a diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience and expertise in AutoCAD and Revit. Flexible and hybrid work options are offered, emphasizing work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Hybrid Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Attractive pay and savings programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in electrical design projects.
• Experience in multiple industries like food, chemical, or mining.
• Working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes and Standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design electrical power distribution systems.
• Produce detailed drawing and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Conduct Industrial and Commercial site reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

3D modeling

AutoCAD

Revit

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Education

College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Civil3D

Job description

The Opportunity

Our Resources subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including economic studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, commissioning and industrial programming. This division provides a full range of services to industrial and mining projects, including all services offered in the field of engineering from conceptual and feasibility studies to complete detailed engineering in EPCM, to the closure and dismantling of mine sites. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Junior or Intermediate Electrical Designer (Revit, 3D) to join our team located in our offices located in Sudbury, Ontario OR Saskatoon, Saskatchewan OR one of our Greater Toronto offices.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the heart of innovative project delivery—bringing your expertise in design, drafting, and 3D modeling to the Resources team. From conceptual studies to construction‑ready designs, you’ll transform ideas into reality while ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and strong client relationships. This role offers autonomy and impact: you’ll manage your workload, meet deadlines, and deliver high‑quality solutions with minimal supervision, making every project a showcase of your skill and precision.

Be involved in projects with our Resources Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in‑person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story – we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP #ERIcareersWSP #ERIcarrièresWSP

What you can expect to do here

• Draft and design electrical power distribution systems, fire‑detection/alarm systems, industrial control systems, building lighting and associated control systems;
• Produce detailed drawing and specifications (AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3d, Revit);
• Perform engineering calculations;
• Coordinate with various departments and disciplines required for project implementation;
• Conduct Industrial and Commercial site reviews;
• Prepare engineering reports;
• Attend industrial sites and observe all applicable safety regulations;

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Minimum College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or University Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Ideally working towards C.Tech or C.E.T. designation;
• Between 2 to 5 years of relevant experience (co‑op and internships considered) working on electrical design projects within one or more of the following industries: food and beverage, chemical, steel, cement, oil and gas, mining;
• Must have recent engineering consulting experience;
• Must have experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit;
• Must have 3D expertise;
• Experience with high voltage substation plan and profile drafting, Civil3D, an advantage;
• Must be able to interact, as part of a team, with all types of clients and teammates;
• Be proactive and able to manage time well often dealing with conflicting and tight timelines;
• Working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes and Standards, CSA standards, ANSI standards, IEEE standards, Ontario Building Code, and other applicable codes;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;

#LI-Hybrid

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)