Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical & Data Centers

WSP in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design of mission critical and data center electrical infrastructure across Canada. You will guide high/low voltage power systems, UPS and standby generation, and collaborate with clients and partners on complex projects.

Ideal candidate has P.Eng. designation and 10+ years in relevant sectors, with experience in commissioning, IST, and utility coordination to ensure resilient facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• P.Eng. designation mandatory or eligible in Canada.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in related sectors.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
• Experience with mission critical facilities, data centers, utilities, healthcare or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of electrical infrastructure for mission critical and data center facilities.
• Develop high/low voltage power distribution, standby generation, UPS, switchgear, grounding, and monitoring systems.
• Mentor engineers and designers, promoting technical excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, contractors, and partners to deliver projects.
• Prepare basis-of-design reports, studies, calculations, specs and construction docs.
• Support commissioning, IST, and operational readiness reviews.

Skills

P.Eng. designation

10+ years electrical engineering

Mission critical facilities

Data centers expertise

Leadership & client management

Power distribution & UPS systems

IST & commissioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? 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 Mission Critical & Data Centers team and help shape the future of digital infrastructure across Canada. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on some of the most complex and innovative data center projects in the industry, supporting enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, AI, cloud, and high‑performance computing (HPC) facilities. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, clients, and industry partners, you will deliver resilient, scalable, and energy‑efficient electrical systems that power the technologies driving tomorrow's economy.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical infrastructure for mission critical and data center facilities.
• Develop innovative solutions for high-voltage and low-voltage power distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, switchgear, grounding, and power monitoring systems.
• Guide multidisciplinary project teams and provide mentorship to engineers and designers, promoting technical excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, contractors, commissioning agents, and technology partners to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and review basis‑of‑design reports, technical studies, calculations, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Support commissioning activities, integrated systems testing (IST), operational readiness reviews, and construction administration services.
• Strengthen client relationships through trusted technical advice, responsive service, and successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Mission Critical & Data Centers practice through proposals, strategic pursuits, and industry engagement.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Experience delivering mission critical facilities, data centers, utilities, healthcare, industrial, or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in critical power systems, including high‑voltage and low‑voltage distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, switchgear, grounding, and power monitoring.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working directly with clients and project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data center resiliency requirements, redundancy concepts, operational continuity, and critical facility design principles.
• Experience with commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), electrical master planning, utility coordination, or campus‑scale infrastructure projects is considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP

• 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.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800
• MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400
• 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.

Ready to Power What’s Next?

Bring your expertise in mission critical electrical engineering to projects that enable the future of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and resilient infrastructure. Join a team where your technical leadership, innovative thinking, and passion for excellence will help shape some of the most advanced facilities in Canada and beyond.

About Us

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.

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.