Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings

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With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

This is your opportunity to bring your electrical engineering expertise to complex building projects that shape how people live, work, learn, and connect across Alberta and beyond. Based in Edmonton, you’ll take a senior technical role in the design and delivery of electrical building systems, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, high-performing solutions.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of challenging designs, influence project outcomes, mentor developing professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of our Buildings practice.

Your Impact

• Lead the electrical design and delivery of commercial, institutional, healthcare, residential, industrial, and other complex building projects from concept through construction.
• Develop electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power, grounding, fire alarm, communications, security, and other building systems.
• Provide technical guidance throughout feasibility, conceptual design, detailed design, tender, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, and other deliverables to drive quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, and specialty disciplines to deliver coordinated and integrated building solutions.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and designers, sharing technical knowledge and supporting their continued professional development.
• Build trusted client relationships by understanding project needs, communicating technical solutions, and resolving complex design and construction challenges.
• Contribute to proposals, project planning, scope and fee development, and business development activities that support the continued growth of the Buildings team.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with APEGA, or eligibility for registration in Alberta.
• 6+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with a strong focus on electrical systems for building projects.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power, grounding, fire alarm, communications, and related building electrical systems.
• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, applicable Alberta requirements, National Building Code requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical design packages and coordinating electrical systems within multidisciplinary building projects.
• Experience providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Strong client-facing and project delivery experience, with the ability to contribute to proposals, scope development, fee estimates, and successful project execution.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $117,400 – $155,600

MB & ON: $107,100 – $147,500

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $106,100 – $140,900

Disclosure: 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. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're ready to bring your electrical expertise to meaningful building projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in delivering innovative, high-performing electrical solutions while helping shape the communities of tomorrow.

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 engineering, science and infrastructure solutions 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.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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.

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