Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP USA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Senior Electrical Engineer, where you'll exercise autonomy while leading innovative electrical designs for commercial and industrial projects. This role offers opportunities for career growth within a collaborative environment, focusing on work-life balance and professional development. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience, a strong technical background, and a commitment to excellence in project execution.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Employee-Focused Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial and industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of Ontario Building Codes and electrical engineering standards.
• Experience mentoring intermediate and junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and estimation for building electrical systems.
• Lead the design team and represent WSP with clients.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects throughout their life cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical System Design

Client Liaison

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered P.Eng. with PEO

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to work with autonomy on some of Canada's most future-forward engineering projects. The successful candidate should be familiar with a variety of municipal, institutional, and commercial building projects.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexible 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.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho 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 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;
• Take ownership of multiple concurrent projects as a Project Manager and Lead Engineer throughout the project life cycle;

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and registered P.Eng. with PEO;
• 15 years of experience designing electrical systems for 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;

**Must be eligible for Reliability clearance