WSP

Senior Electrical Engineer

WSP$104K — $143K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years consulting experience in building systems design.
  • Professional Engineer (PEO) licensed in Ontario.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience delivering Data Centre or mission-critical projects in Canada.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, and standards.
  • Proficiency in Revit, ETAP, and lighting design software (AGI32 or Dialux).
  • Proven ability to lead electrical design teams on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of power distribution, lighting, grounding, earthing, and lightning protection systems.
  • Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and offshore design teams.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects for high-performance buildings.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Technical leadership position with mentorship opportunities.
  • Strong focus on innovation and technical excellence.
  • Location flexibility in Thornhill or Downtown Toronto.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As a Senior Electrical Engineer within WSP's Property & Buildings M&E Team, you will lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for mission-critical and high-performance buildings across the GTA. This role is based in Thornhill or Downtown Toronto and is ideal for an experienced professional passionate about technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Your Impact
  • Lead the design and development of power distribution, lighting, grounding, earthing, and lightning protection systems for new and retrofit projects
  • Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, drawings, and specifications
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and designers
  • Coordinate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and offshore design teams
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development activities
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of consulting experience in building systems design
  • Professional Engineer (PEO) licensed in Ontario
  • Minimum 5 years' experience delivering Data Centre or mission-critical projects in Canada (labs, pharma, science facilities considered)
  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, and standards
  • Proficiency in Revit, ETAP, and lighting design software such as AGI32 or Dialux
  • Proven ability to lead electrical design teams on complex, multidisciplinary projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across global teams

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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