Ingénieur(e) principal(e) en électricité de bâtiment

WSP USA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Montreal to lead innovative projects across transportation and commercial sectors. This role involves managing the design and implementation of complex electrical systems, including power distribution and fire alarms. The ideal candidate will have 10 to 15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and P.Eng. registration. Join us to shape the future with a commitment to inclusion and belonging in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in electrical systems design.
• Registered P.Eng. status.
• Knowledge of Ontario Building Codes and other relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and estimation for various building projects.
• Manage electrical system designs including power distribution and fire alarm.
• Provide technical guidance to the design team and represent WSP in client meetings.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project management

Mentoring

Technical specifications

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity:

Join us as a Senior Electrical Engineer and take the lead on some of Canada’s most cutting-edge engineering projects. You’ll have the autonomy to shape solutions that power the future, while working on a diverse portfolio that spans transportation, municipal infrastructure, institutional developments, and commercial buildings.

If you’re passionate about innovation and ready to make an impact, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.

Why choose 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.
• 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

What you can expect to do here:

• Participate in the design of plans, preliminary estimations and details for transportation, commercial, and industrial building projects;
• Electrical design for building Power distribution, Fire Alarm, Grounding, Lightning Protection, Emergency Power and Life Safety Generator systems;
• Provide day to day guidance to design team, be the design lead for their projects, client facing and representing WSP. Prepare calculation, conceptual and detail design, technical specification, installation details, permit / tender / post-tender services, and perform contract admin (CA) services to review shop drawings, RFI’s, etc.
• Preparing contract document, Professional signing and sealing, working with Project Managers (PMs), senior engineers, designers, 3D modelers to submit the project for permit and tender;

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and registered P.Eng.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience designing electrical systems for transportation, commercial, and industrial building projects including but not limited to: power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, fire protection, lightning protection, arc flash study, emergency power and life safety;
• Complete understanding of building electrical engineering requirement, Codes and Standards, including but not limited to Ontario Building Codes (OBC), OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, ASHRAE, etc.;
• Strong technical background to guide and mentor intermediate and junior engineers;
• Liaise with contractors and defend the electrical designs;
• Review and prepare installation details, provide technical calculations and specifications;
• Review the design and provide Quality Control for all design packages prior to submission;