Senior Electrical Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across commercial buildings, retail, and healthcare spaces in Canada. Based in Thornhill/Markham (GTA), you will bring senior-level expertise to multi-location projects with architects, landlords, and contractors.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code-compliant solutions while guiding projects through construction and coordination challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng. are required.
• 10+ years of electrical design experience for buildings.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; lighting calculation tools and power-system analysis knowledge is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
• Experience developing electrical designs across power distribution, lighting, emergency, and life-safety systems.
• Experience supporting construction administration: RFIs, shop drawings, site visits, and issue resolution.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and guiding engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical designs for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and life-safety systems.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, panel Schedules, load calculations, protections.
• Deliver lighting calculations, fixture selections, and layouts for power and emergency systems.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Architectural, and other disciplines on complex projects.
• Mentor engineers and designers while maintaining client communications.
• Support project coordination through RFIs and site visits during construction.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Revit

AutoCAD

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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

Join our Buildings M&E team as a Senior Electrical Engineer and help shape electrical solutions for diverse projects across Canada. Based in Thornhill/Markham (GTA), you’ll bring senior-level technical expertise to commercial buildings, retail environments, warehouses, tenant fit-outs, niche healthcare clinics, and specialty spaces.

Many assignments span multiple locations, giving you the opportunity to solve complex coordination challenges, apply consistent design standards across national programs, and collaborate closely with architects, landlords, contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary WSP teams.

This is an opportunity to combine hands‑on electrical design with technical leadership, project coordination, and mentorship while delivering practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

Your Impact

• Lead electrical designs for power distribution, lighting, communications/IT, fire alarm, security/access control, emergency, and life‑safety systems using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, panel schedules, load calculations, electrical distribution designs, and short‑circuit and coordination studies, as applicable.
• Deliver lighting calculations, fixture and equipment selections, and layouts for power, lighting, emergency, and specialty electrical systems.
• Apply the OBC, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, ASHRAE standards, and client‑specific design requirements to develop coordinated, code‑compliant solutions.
• Guide projects through construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, conducting site visits, and resolving design and coordination issues.
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Architectural, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions across complex and multi‑location projects.
• Champion technical quality through internal QA/QC processes, design reviews, and, where appropriate, the review and sealing of engineering drawings and other materials prepared by peers.
• Mentor and collaborate with engineers, designers, and draftspersons while maintaining effective communication with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• 10+ years of electrical design experience, with demonstrated experience delivering building electrical systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, along with proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with lighting calculation tools and power‑system analysis software is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code (OBC), Ontario Electrical Safety Code, ASHRAE standards, and other applicable building and electrical requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review electrical designs across power distribution, lighting, emergency/life‑safety, communications, fire alarm, and security systems.
• Experience supporting construction administration, including RFIs, shop‑drawing reviews, site visits, and coordination with contractors and consultants.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and providing technical guidance to engineers, designers, and draftspersons.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment while communicating technical information effectively with clients and project stakeholders.

Location & Workstyle: This position is based in Thornhill/Markham (GTA) and involves a hybrid work arrangement, with occasional client and project site meetings.

Why Choose WSP?

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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114600 - 151800

MB & ON: $104500 - 143900

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103500 - 137400

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

Bring your technical leadership to projects that shape how people work, shop, connect, and access essential services. If you’re ready to lead electrical design, collaborate across disciplines, and help deliver high-quality building solutions across Canada,