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Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$76,900–$112,800 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 15, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Design electrical systems and prepare detailed engineering packages for transportation, commercial, and industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support project delivery through technical calculations, specifications, and contract administration.

Job details

Job Description What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. 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 Help shape the future of transportation and building infrastructure across Canada. As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, you'll contribute to challenging and innovative projects while developing your technical expertise and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex transportation, municipal, institutional, commercial, and industrial projects that positively impact communities while building your career with one of Canada's leading engineering firms. Your Impact Contribute to the design of plans, calculations, preliminary estimates, and detailed engineering packages for transportation, commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects. Design electrical systems including power distribution, fire alarm, grounding, lightning protection, emergency power, and life safety generator systems. Support project delivery through the preparation of technical calculations, specifications, contract documents, and detailed design submissions. Collaborate with Project Managers, senior engineers, designers, and 3D modelers to develop permit, tender, and construction deliverables. Participate in contract administration activities including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and supporting construction-phase services. Coordinate effectively with architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, and other multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. Maintain quality standards by supporting design reviews and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while contributing to successful project outcomes. The Skills That Set You Apart Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with PEO or actively pursuing registration. 5 to 8 years of experience designing electrical systems for transportation, commercial, institutional, or industrial projects. Experience with power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, lightning protection, emergency power, life safety systems, and related electrical infrastructure. Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including OBC, OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE. Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports, and construction documentation. Familiarity with electrical engineering analysis software for arc flash, load flow, coordination, fault current, grounding, and lighting studies. Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Experience supporting transportation clients such as Metrolinx, TTC, YRT, CN, CP, or GTAA. Exposure to Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), AFP, P3, or Alliance project delivery methods. Experience with control, communication, or security systems is considered an asset. PMP designation or project coordination experience is considered an asset. Why Choose WSP? 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: $85,100 - $112,800 MB & ON: $77,700 - $107,000 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76,900 - $102,100 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 a team that is helping deliver some of Canada's most transformative transportation and infrastructure projects. Bring your technical expertise, curiosity, and collaborative mindset to WSP, where you'll gain exposure to challenging projects, learn from industry-leading professionals, and build a career without limits. Apply today and help design the systems that power the future of transportation, infrastructure, and communities across Canada. About Us 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 professional services 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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 to 8 years of experience in electrical system design. A P.Eng. designation or active pursuit of registration is required, along with knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.