With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. Join our Mission Critical & Data Centers team as a Lead Electrical Engineer and help shape the future of digital infrastructure across Canada. This is an opportunity to lead the design and delivery of some of the country's most advanced enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, AI, and high-performance computing facilities. As a recognized technical leader and Engineer of Record, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary experts to create resilient, scalable, and future‑ready environments that power tomorrow's technologies. Lead the design and delivery of mission critical electrical systems for enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, and AI‑ready data center projects. Serve as Engineer of Record (EoR), providing technical leadership, accountability, and engineering oversight throughout project lifecycles. Drive innovative solutions for critical power infrastructure, resiliency planning, operational continuity, and energy efficiency. Guide the integration of utility services, medium
- and low-voltage distribution systems, standby generation, UPS systems, grounding, and monitoring systems. Collaborate with mechanical, structural, civil, controls, and commissioning specialists to deliver fully integrated mission critical facilities. Champion BIM and digital engineering practices that enhance coordination, constructability, project delivery, and long‑term operational performance. Support clients as a trusted technical advisor, helping them navigate complex infrastructure challenges and future technology requirements. Contribute to business growth through technical proposals, client engagement, strategic pursuits, and continuous improvement of engineering standards and best practices. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.



~ 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including extensive mission critical and data center project experience. ~ Demonstrated experience serving as Engineer of Record on complex building and infrastructure projects. ~ Deep expertise in critical power systems, including utility services, medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, standby generation, UPS systems, grounding, electrical distribution, and monitoring systems. ~ Solid understanding of electrical infrastructure supporting AI, HPC, and high-density computing environments. ~ Experience designing scalable electrical architectures that accommodate future growth and evolving operational requirements. ~ Ability and willingness to travel within Canada to support project delivery, commissioning, client engagement, and business development activities. 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: $122,100
- $162,200 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. Take the lead on some of Canada's most complex and innovative mission critical projects. Join a team that is helping power cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and next‑generation digital infrastructure while advancing technical excellence, client success, and sustainable growth. #

📌 Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical (Thornhill)
🏢 WSP
📍 Thornhill