Job Description
What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.
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
Why Choose WSP?
Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours
#WeAreWSP
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.
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 professional services 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.
Join us.
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
