Senior Electrical Engineer - Heritage Buildings

WSP•Ottawa, ON

9h•CA$103,500 - CA$151,800•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the iconic Centre Block Rehabilitation Project in Ottawa. This position can also support the project from one of WSP’s offices in Toronto. Centre Block is a national landmark, housing the Senate and the House of Commons. You’ll join an innovative team modernizing and future-proofing this heritage building for generations to come.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering and design experience on major complex building projects; experience with large-scale, heritage-designated projects is a distinct advantage.
Experience with multiple delivery models (CM, Design Build, P3).
Detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, National Building Code of Canada, and Ontario Building Code.
Understanding of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE standards.
Working knowledge of CAN/ULC Standards for Life Safety Systems.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Eligibility for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in developing advanced engineering solutions for electrical and electronic building systems, including: Low voltage power distribution (including emergency power and UPS), Lightning protection and grounding, Fire detection and voice alarm, Public address systems, Passive telecommunications and security infrastructure, Lighting and lighting controls systems, External underground services infrastructure.
Develop technical drawings and specifications.
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment with architects, engineers, and trade contractors to deliver integrated, constructible solutions.
Mentor and guide less experienced team members, fostering confidence to tackle complex technical challenges.
Conduct quality reviews throughout the design process to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and best practices.