Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings

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?

• 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.

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