With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to work with autonomy on some of Canada's most future-forward engineering projects. You'll play a key leadership role in delivering complex municipal, institutional, commercial, and industrial building projects while influencing design excellence, mentoring emerging talent, and helping shape the built environment of tomorrow.

Lead the electrical design and delivery of complex commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects from concept through construction. Drive innovative solutions for medium-voltage power distribution, emergency power, life safety, grounding, lightning protection, UPS, and fire alarm systems. Guide multidisciplinary teams by providing technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight throughout project execution.

Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while representing WSP as a trusted technical advisor. Develop detailed calculations, specifications, tender documents, reports, and engineering designs that achieve successful project outcomes. Manage multiple concurrent projects as both Lead Engineer and Project Manager, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget objectives are achieved.

Support integrated project delivery and design-build initiatives that improve efficiency, collaboration, and project performance. Contribute to safer, more resilient, and sustainable communities through excellence in engineering design and execution. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.



~ 15+ years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial and industrial building projects. ~ Deep expertise in electrical power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, lightning protection, emergency power, life safety systems, UPS systems, and arc flash studies. ~ Proven experience leading project teams and mentoring junior and intermediate engineers. ~ Demonstrated ability to coordinate with contractors, review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and defend engineering designs during construction. ~ Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Reliability Security Clearance.

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

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. NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400 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.

Join a team where technical excellence,



innovation, and purpose come together. If you're ready to lead impactful projects, mentor future talent, and help deliver the infrastructure that supports communities across Canada, we'd love to hear from you. 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. 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. Given the importance of keeping one another secure 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. 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.

📌 Senior, Electrical Engineering (Canada)
🏢 WSP USA
📍 Canada