# Electrical Designer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Ottawa, ON
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $77,400 – $102,500 (AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT); $70,600 – $97,200 (MB & ON, NB, NL, NS, PE & QC)
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

As an Electrical Designer, you will join WSP's Electrical Buildings team, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and transportation sectors.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Designing electrical systems for various building types and project locations

- Contributing to multidisciplinary design teams by developing electrical designs, coordinating with engineers and technicians, and supporting client communication

- Preparing electrical designs for power distribution systems, lighting, fire alarm, and building infrastructure

- Ensuring electrical designs comply with the National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and other applicable standards

- Preparing models, drawings, calculations, and specifications using industry-standard CAD and BIM tools

- Supporting construction reviews and contract administration activities

- Communicating effectively with clients, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal stakeholders

To succeed in this role, you will need:

- A diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

- 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting for buildings and infrastructure projects

- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office

- Understanding of building construction practices and electrical building systems

- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

- Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability clearance (required)

- Eligibility to obtain RCMP clearance is considered an asset

In terms of compensation, the salary range for this role varies by location:

- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 – $102,500

- MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200

- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $70,600 – $97,200

WSP offers various benefits, including flexible work arrangements, opportunities for growth and development, and recognition as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

## Skills

### Required
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Microsoft Office
- PSPC Reliability clearance
- RCMP clearance

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