Electrical Engineer - Transportation Buildings

WSP
Toronto
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Teamwork","Communication","Mentoring","Leadership","Problem-solving"]

Electrical Engineer role focused on designing and delivering electrical systems for transportation and building infrastructure. You’ll work on power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and life-safety systems, collaborate across mechanical, structural, and civil teams, and mentor junior engineers on projects from concept to construction. Strong knowledge of codes and transportation design standards is essential, with ownership of design documentation and permit review.

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Electrical Engineer - Transportation Buildings

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Job Summary

Electrical Engineer role focused on designing and delivering electrical systems for transportation and building infrastructure. You’ll work on power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and life-safety systems, collaborate across mechanical, structural, and civil teams, and mentor junior engineers on projects from concept to construction. Strong knowledge of codes and transportation design standards is essential, with ownership of design documentation and permit review.
Location: Toronto
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and deliver electrical systems for transportation and building infrastructure, including power distribution, fire alarm, bounding & grounding, lightning protection, emergency power generator & UPS, internal and external lighting, and lighting control systems.
  • •Prepare electrical calculations, conceptual and detailed designs, technical specifications, and construction documentation.
  • •Support permit, tender, post‑tender, and construction administration services, including shop drawing reviews and RFIs.
  • •Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, technology, architectural, lighting, civil, signaling, and construction management disciplines.
  • •Review and seal electrical design for permit and construction, and lighting/control designs for permit and construction.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario (PEO)
  • •5+ years of experience designing electrical systems for buildings, transportation, commercial, and industrial projects
  • •Hands-on expertise in power distribution, circuiting, emergency lighting, grounding and bonding, emergency power, lighting systems, lighting controls, fire alarm, and life safety systems
  • •Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including OBC, OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, ASHRAE, and IESNA
  • •Familiarity with transportation standards, including GO Metrolinx DRM (Design Reference Manual), DMCA, and TTC design manual and specifications
Experience:5+ yearsTransportationBuildingsInfrastructure
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:TeamworkCommunicationMentoringLeadershipProblem-solving
Certifications:PEO
Languages:English
Tech Stack:RevitNavisworksAutoCADMicroStationBluebeam

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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