Description
As an Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) with WSP, you will join our Building and Transportation Mechanical and Electrical team in Thornhill, contributing to electrical design for transportation and building projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing electrical systems for power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarms, and emergency power on transportation and building projects.
- Producing accurate AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D models that communicate coordinated electrical design intent.
- Applying the Ontario Building Code, Electrical Safety Authority requirements, and IEEE standards to support safe and compliant solutions.
- Collaborating with senior engineers, discipline leads, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and quality objectives.
- Developing specifications, calculations, and project documentation while supporting effective BIM 360 workflows.
- Contributing to design reviews and coordination meetings that identify issues early and strengthen seamless project delivery.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; registration as an Engineer in Training with Professional Engineers Ontario is an asset.
- Approximately 2–4 years of experience designing electrical systems for buildings, transportation, healthcare, or light industrial projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit 3D, with familiarity using BIM 360 workflows for coordinated project delivery.
- Working knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and practices, including Ontario Building Code and Electrical Safety Authority requirements.
- Exposure to utility coordination and working with authorities having jurisdiction on electrical design requirements.
- Familiarity with engineering study software for arc flash, load, fault, coordination, lighting, or grounding analysis is an asset.
In terms of compensation, the salary range varies by location:
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $73,400 - $97,200
- MB & ON: $67,000 - $92,200
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $66,300 - $88,000