Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Thornhill, ON, Canada

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Your Impact

• Lead electrical designs for power distribution, lighting, communications/IT, fire alarm, security/access control, emergency, and life-safety systems using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, panel schedules, load calculations, electrical distribution designs, and short-circuit and coordination studies, as applicable.
• Deliver lighting calculations, fixture and equipment selections, and layouts for power, lighting, emergency, and specialty electrical systems.
• Apply the OBC, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, ASHRAE standards, and client-specific design requirements to develop coordinated, code-compliant solutions.
• Guide projects through construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, conducting site visits, and resolving design and coordination issues.
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Architectural, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions across complex and multi-location projects.
• Champion technical quality through internal QA/QC processes, design reviews, and, where appropriate, the review and sealing of engineering drawings and other materials prepared by peers.
• Mentor and collaborate with engineers, designers, and draftspersons while maintaining effective communication with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• 10+ years of electrical design experience, with demonstrated experience delivering building electrical systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, along with proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with lighting calculation tools and power-system analysis software is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code (OBC), Ontario Electrical Safety Code, ASHRAE standards, and other applicable building and electrical requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review electrical designs across power distribution, lighting, emergency/life-safety, communications, fire alarm, and security systems.
• Experience supporting construction administration, including RFIs, shop-drawing reviews, site visits, and coordination with contractors and consultants.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and providing technical guidance to engineers, designers, and draftspersons.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while communicating technical information effectively with clients and project stakeholders.

Why Choose WSP?

Compensation:

Make Your Mark

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges—engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion—to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here. Do the work the world needs.