Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings

WSP•Markham, ON

About The Position

Shape the World Around You – Join our Buildings M&E team and contribute to projects that define tomorrow’s spaces. You’ll work on diverse Canadian projects including commercial buildings, retail environments, warehouses, tenant fit-outs, niche healthcare clinics, and specialty spaces. Many assignments involve multi-location programs, giving you exposure to national standards and coordination challenges that go beyond single-site work. This role offers the chance to contribute to high-impact projects while collaborating with architects, landlords, and contractors to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions. 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.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
10+ years of experience delivering electrical design for buildings projects across commercial, retail, and specialty spaces.
Advanced proficiency in Revit (mandatory) and AutoCAD; familiarity with lighting calculation tools and power system analysis software is an asset.
Strong knowledge of OBC, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and ASHRAE standards.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

familiarity with lighting calculation tools and power system analysis software is an asset.

Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for power distribution, lighting, communications, fire alarm, and life-safety using Revit and AutoCAD.
Develop single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and perform load calculations and coordination studies to ensure safe, efficient systems.
Apply codes and standards such as OBC, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and ASHRAE to deliver compliant, high-quality designs.
Collaborate with mechanical and multidisciplinary teams to create integrated solutions for complex projects.
Support construction through RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and site visits, ensuring designs translate seamlessly to reality.