WSP

Senior Electrical Engineer - Heritage Buildings

WSP$104K — $143K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario required.
  • 12+ years in electrical engineering on complex building projects preferred, especially heritage projects.
  • Familiarity with multiple project delivery models: CM, Design Build, P3.
  • Strong grasp of Canadian and Ontario Electrical codes plus National and Ontario Building Codes.
  • Knowledge of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE standards.
  • Experience with CAN/ULC Standards for Life Safety Systems necessary.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.
  • Eligibility for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of advanced engineering solutions for building electrical systems.
  • Create technical drawings and specifications for project requirements.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects and contractors.
  • Mentor junior team members through complex technical challenges.
  • Conduct quality reviews to adhere to codes and standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a landmark heritage project in Canada.
  • Join a forward-thinking team focused on innovative solutions.
  • Potential to work from WSP's Toronto office.
  • Access to professional mentorship and development opportunities.
  • Engagement in modernizing and future-proofing national infrastructure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Shape Something Different - This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the iconic Centre Block Rehabilitation Project in Ottawa. This position can also support the project from one of WSP's offices in Toronto. Centre Block is a national landmark, housing the Senate and the House of Commons. You'll join an innovative team modernizing and future-proofing this heritage building for generations to come.

Your Impact
  • Provide leadership in developing advanced engineering solutions for electrical and electronic building systems, including:
    • Low voltage power distribution (including emergency power and UPS)
    • Lightning protection and grounding
    • Fire detection and voice alarm
    • Public address systems
    • Passive telecommunications and security infrastructure
    • Lighting and lighting controls systems
    • External underground services infrastructure
  • Develop technical drawings and specifications.
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment with architects, engineers, and trade contractors to deliver integrated, constructible solutions.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced team members, fostering confidence to tackle complex technical challenges.
  • Conduct quality reviews throughout the design process to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and best practices.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
  • Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering and design experience on major complex building projects; experience with large-scale, heritage-designated projects is a distinct advantage.
  • Experience with multiple delivery models (CM, Design Build, P3).
  • Detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, National Building Code of Canada, and Ontario Building Code.
  • Understanding of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE standards.
  • Working knowledge of CAN/ULC Standards for Life Safety Systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Eligibility for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance is mandatory for this role.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $114,600 - $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

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.

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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