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Electrical Engineer - Transportation Buildings


Company : WSP in Canada


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-01-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Electrical Engineer - Transportation Buildings Electrical Engineer - Transportation Buildings role at WSP in Canada . The Opportunity: join us for an exciting opportunity to work autonomously on Canada''''s most innovative engineering projects. You''''ll engage with transportation, municipal, institutional, and commercial building projects. As an intermediate-level role, you''''ll be a key technical resource, mentoring junior engineers and EITs in engineering drawings and design. What you can expect to do here Electrical design of power distribution, fire alarm, grounding, lightning protection, lighting control, UPS, emergency power and generators for land, air, and water transportation projects including but not limited to GO Metrolinx, TTC, YRT, CN, CP, GTAA, etc. Complete understanding of Electrical Engineering requirements for Building and Site design. Ability to perform interdisciplinary coordination with Lighting, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Site Services, Signaling, Architectural, Project Management, and Construction Management disciplines per project requirement. Review and seal lighting design and control systems for building permit and construction. Perform individually and as a team member within the electrical discipline. Some knowledge of project management requirements including reporting, financials, and resourcing to help with project managers, Senior Engineers, and Electrical Manager. Take ownership of small size projects as a project manager and design engineer throughout the project life cycle. What youll bring to WSP Minimum Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and registered P.Eng. with PEO. 5 to 7 years direct experience with designing electrical systems for buildings, transportation, commercial, and industrial projects including but not limited to: power distribution, circuiting, emergency lighting, grounding, emergency power, lighting systems, lighting controls and zoning, control sequence of operation, fire protection, fire alarm and life safety systems. Extensive understanding of building electrical engineering requirements, knowledge of utility companies, authorities having jurisdiction, applicable codes and standards such as Ontario Building Code (OBC), CSA, ASHRAE, IESNA, IEEE, OESC, CEC, NFPA, etc. Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with team members and other disciplines. Thorough understanding of project management technical requirements to prepare schedules and resourcing. Master''''s degree and PMP certificate are a plus. About Us WSP is one of the world''''s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP : We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr