WSP

Electrical Engineer-in-Training, Buildings

WSP$73K — $97K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited program.
  • Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
  • Understanding of building electrical systems design principles.
  • Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms is an asset.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design of electrical building systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communications.
  • Prepare calculations, technical drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality project outcomes.
  • Participate in field reviews, site inspections, and commissioning activities.
  • Contribute to impactful building projects, including those supporting government and defence sector clients.
  • Assist in ensuring designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Engage in continuous learning and actively work toward professional licensure (P.Eng.).

Benefits

  • Relocation support may be considered based on role requirements and candidate experience.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity
Start Your Engineering Career with Purpose

Step into your career as an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in Victoria, BC, and help design the systems that power communities. In this role, you'll support multidisciplinary building projects, contribute to innovative electrical designs, and grow your technical expertise alongside experienced professionals. From concept to construction, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping resilient, efficient, and sustainable buildings-including projects supporting government and defence sector clients.
Your Impact
  • Support the design of electrical building systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communications
  • Prepare calculations, technical drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality project outcomes
  • Participate in field reviews, site inspections, and commissioning activities
  • Contribute to impactful building projects, including those supporting government and defence sector clients
  • Assist in ensuring designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Engage in continuous learning and actively work toward professional licensure (P.Eng.)
  • Build strong client and team relationships through clear communication and technical excellence
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited program
  • Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
  • Understanding of building electrical systems design principles
  • Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms is an asset
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines
  • Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance
  • Experience supporting government, infrastructure, or defence-related projects is considered an asset
  • Candidates open to relocating to the Victoria, BC area are encouraged to apply; relocation support may be considered based on role requirements and candidate experience

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:$73,400 - $97,200
MB & ON: $67,000 - $92,200
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $66,300 - $88,000

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.

Join Us in Making an Impact

Here, your ideas matter. Your growth matters. Your impact matters.
If you're ready to help shape the built environment and grow your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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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