Site Resident Engineer, Electrical Engineering
WSP•Toronto, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
Join WSP’s Building & Transportation Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Team as a Site Electrical Engineer, supporting major transportation buildings projects in downtown Toronto. This role blends hands-on site execution with technical leadership, offering the autonomy to shape complex, future-forward projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng. registration with PEO.
- 5–7 years of experience designing electrical systems for transportation, institutional, healthcare, commercial, or industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario and Canadian codes and standards (OBC, OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, IES).
- Proven experience providing construction administration and site engineering services on complex projects.
- A solid understanding of electrical construction practices, sequencing, and safety requirements.
- Experience coordinating with contractors, commissioning agents, inspectors, and AHJs.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with GO Metrolinx, TTC, and other transportation authority standards (asset).
- Proficiency with engineering software for power system studies, lighting, grounding, and arc flash analysis (asset).
Responsibilities
- Deliver electrical design and site engineering services for complex transportation buildings projects.
- Act as WSP’s electrical representative during construction, supporting contractors, owners, and internal teams through all phases of site execution.
- Lead electrical design packages including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, grounding, and life safety systems.
- Conduct regular site visits and field reviews to verify conformance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, change requests, and design deviations with a strong focus on constructability and coordination.
- Mentor junior engineers and EITs, guiding technical quality and professional development.
- Support testing, commissioning, ISV, and project close-out activities to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant systems.
- Contribute to small project delivery as both design engineer and project manager when required.
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
