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Electrical Engineer, Buildings

WSPVancouver🇨🇦Canada

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationVancouver, Canada
AutoCADElectrical DesignRevit

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

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

Build the future with us.
As an Electrical Engineer in our Buildings team in Vancouver, you will shape high‑performance, sustainable, people‑centric buildings across British Columbia. Your work will influence how communities live, learn, work, and heal — ensuring our built environments are safe, resilient, and future‑ready.

Your Impact

  • Design electrical building systems including power distribution, lighting, life safety, communications, and integrated energy solutions.
  • Deliver clear, technically strong calculations, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams to create fully coordinated building designs.
  • Support project delivery from concept design through construction, including site reviews and responding to contractor queries.
  • Apply relevant Canadian codes, standards, and best practices to ensure safe, compliant, high‑quality electrical systems.
  • Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and low‑carbon strategies into building electrical designs.
  • Communicate design intent effectively to internal teams, clients, and external partners to maintain alignment throughout project stages.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • You bring progressive experience in electrical engineering for building systems, gained through hands‑on project delivery and real‑world design work.
  • You have, or are eligible for, P.Eng. with EGBC, or are actively working toward professional licensure.
  • You’ve contributed to building‑focused projects such as commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, mixed‑use, or civic facilities.
  • You’re comfortable navigating all stages of design — from early concepts to construction — with a focus on practical, buildable solutions.
  • You are proficient with industry‑standard tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design/calculation software.
  • You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and are motivated by delivering work that improves communities.

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: $98,800 – $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 – $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $89,200 – $118,500
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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join us and help create the resilient, sustainable, human‑centered buildings of tomorrow. Your next opportunity starts here.

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