WSP

Intermediate Electrical Engineer

WSP$77K — $107K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or actively pursuing registration.
  • 5 to 8 years designing electrical systems in various sectors.
  • Experience with critical electrical systems such as power distribution and fire alarms.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design of engineering packages for diverse projects.
  • Design various electrical systems essential for safety and functionality.
  • Support project delivery with technical calculations and specifications.
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver project documentation and construction deliverables.
  • Assist in contract administration and construction phase activities.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated solutions.
  • Ensure quality and compliance in design through reviews.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading professionals in a supportive environment.
  • Gain exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines.
  • Work in a company known for innovative engineering solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Help shape the future of transportation and building infrastructure across Canada. As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, you'll contribute to challenging and innovative projects while developing your technical expertise and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex transportation, municipal, institutional, commercial, and industrial projects that positively impact communities while building your career with one of Canada's leading engineering firms.
Your Impact
  • Contribute to the design of plans, calculations, preliminary estimates, and detailed engineering packages for transportation, commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects.
  • Design electrical systems including power distribution, fire alarm, grounding, lightning protection, emergency power, and life safety generator systems.
  • Support project delivery through the preparation of technical calculations, specifications, contract documents, and detailed design submissions.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, senior engineers, designers, and 3D modelers to develop permit, tender, and construction deliverables.
  • Participate in contract administration activities including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and supporting construction-phase services.
  • Coordinate effectively with architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, and other multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Maintain quality standards by supporting design reviews and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while contributing to successful project outcomes.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with PEO or actively pursuing registration.
  • 5 to 8 years of experience designing electrical systems for transportation, commercial, institutional, or industrial projects.
  • Experience with power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, lightning protection, emergency power, life safety systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including OBC, OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE.
  • Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports, and construction documentation.
  • Familiarity with electrical engineering analysis software for arc flash, load flow, coordination, fault current, grounding, and lighting studies.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience supporting transportation clients such as Metrolinx, TTC, YRT, CN, CP, or GTAA.
  • Exposure to Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), AFP, P3, or Alliance project delivery methods.
  • Experience with control, communication, or security systems is considered an asset.
  • PMP designation or project coordination experience is considered an asset.
Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 - $112,800
MB & ON: $77,700 - $107,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76,900 - $102,100
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.
Ready to Shape the Future?

Join a team that is helping deliver some of Canada's most transformative transportation and infrastructure projects. Bring your technical expertise, curiosity, and collaborative mindset to WSP, where you'll gain exposure to challenging projects, learn from industry-leading professionals, and build a career without limits.

Apply today and help design the systems that power the future of transportation, infrastructure, and communities across Canada.

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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1959

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