WSP

Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings

WSP$114K — $151K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in building electrical engineering, particularly in healthcare, education, or institutional facilities.
  • Ability to obtain P.Eng. registration in British Columbia.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, REVIT, lighting calculation software, and power system analysis tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills balancing technical excellence with client needs.
  • Experience thriving in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for commercial, institutional, civic, and mixed-use buildings.
  • Lead the development of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems from concept to completion.
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to create integrated design solutions.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and code reviews.
  • Utilize advanced modeling and analysis tools for performance and sustainability enhancements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support their professional growth on projects.
  • Coordinate with project managers and clients to deliver quality, cost-effective solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape resilient and efficient building environments.
  • Mentorship opportunities to support junior engineers.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary work culture.
  • Involvement in significant projects impacting community structures.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer for Buildings based in Victoria, BC, you will shape the systems that power the places where people learn, heal, gather, and thrive. Your expertise will help deliver resilient, efficient, and future-ready building environments across Vancouver Island and beyond.
Your Impact
  • Design and deliver electrical building systems for commercial, institutional, civic, and mixed-use facilities.
  • Lead power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, life-safety, and low-voltage system designs from concept to construction.
  • Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural teams, and other disciplines to create integrated solutions.
  • Guide feasibility studies, code reviews, engineering reports, and technical evaluations.
  • Apply advanced modeling and analysis tools to enhance performance and sustainability.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technologists, supporting their growth through hands-on project involvement.
  • Coordinate with project managers and clients to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions.
  • Contribute strategic technical leadership to proposals, project planning, and design standards development.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • You bring extensive experience in building electrical engineering, ideally including healthcare, education, commercial, or complex institutional facilities.
  • You hold (or can obtain) P.Eng. registration in British Columbia.
  • You are fluent with tools such as AutoCAD, REVIT, lighting calculation software, and power system analysis platforms.
  • You excel at solving real-world engineering challenges, balancing technical excellence with constructability and client needs.
  • You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Compensation

Compensation:
  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:$114,600 - $151,800
  • MB & ON:$104,500 - $143,900
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:$97,400 - $131,200

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 apply your expertise to projects that shape how communities live, work, and grow, this is your moment. Step into a role where your impact matters - and where the future is built together.

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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