WSP

Electrical Engineer, Buildings

WSP$98K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with electrical engineering in building design and construction phases
  • Progressing toward or holds EIT/P.Eng. registration in British Columbia
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and lighting calculation software
  • Strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary team environments
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset in project execution

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems
  • Develop technical drawings and design reports
  • Support project delivery in design development and construction administration
  • Collaborate with architects and engineering teams for integrated solutions
  • Utilize digital tools for modeling and analysis
  • Enhance design standards and documentation quality

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects across various sectors
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Focus on technical excellence and design innovation
  • Potential for professional development and EIT/P.Eng. progression
  • Engagement in projects that positively impact communities
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Shape the future of buildings across Vancouver Island.
As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Buildings in our Victoria office, you'll contribute to creating safe, efficient, and resilient spaces where communities thrive. From modern learning environments to healthcare facilities to commercial developments, your work will help power the systems that keep these environments running.
Your Impact
  • Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, life-safety, and low-voltage systems.
  • Develop technical drawings, calculations, code analyses, and design reports.
  • Support project delivery through design development, coordination, construction administration, and field reviews.
  • Collaborate closely with architects, mechanical and structural teams to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions.
  • Apply digital tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, lighting calculation platforms, and power analysis software.
  • Contribute to technical excellence by improving design standards, documentation quality, and client value.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • You have hands-on experience with electrical engineering for buildings - from conceptual design through construction phases.
  • You are progressing toward (or hold) EIT/P.Eng. registration in British Columbia.
  • You are fluent with tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, lighting calculation software, and power modeling tools.
  • You excel in multidisciplinary team environments and enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges.
  • You bring curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset to every project.
Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:$98,800 - $130,800
  • MB & ON:$90,100 - $124,100
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:$89,200 - $118,500


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 with WSP

If you're ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and shape what's possible for communities - and for your career.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1959

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