Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Electrical Engineer-in-Training/Designer, Buildings
Design electrical systems for buildings, enhancing safety, performance, and sustainability.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Join our dynamic Buildings team in Vancouver as an Electrical Engineer‑in‑Training or Electrical Designer. You will contribute to high‑performance electrical designs that create safer, more resilient, and sustainable spaces across Western Canada, from commercial towers to institutional facilities. This role offers a chance to advance your technical expertise while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. In this position you will design electrical building systems that enhance safety, performance, and sustainability for commercial, institutional, and mixed‑use projects. You will develop power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and life‑safety solutions from concept through construction, applying energy‑efficient principles to reduce environmental impact. Working closely with mechanical, structural, sustainability, and architectural teams, you will produce accurate engineering drawings, reports, and specifications and support on‑site reviews and construction inspections to ensure the design intent is realized. • Design electrical systems that improve safety, performance, and sustainability. • Create power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and life‑safety solutions from concept to construction. • Apply energy‑efficient design principles to meet client sustainability goals. • Collaborate with mechanical, structural, sustainability, and architectural teams. • Produce accurate engineering drawings, reports, and specifications. • Conduct on‑site reviews and inspections to verify design intent. • Support site reviews and coordinate with contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸electrical design
- ▸power distribution
- ▸lighting design
- ▸fire alarm
- ▸energy efficient
- ▸site inspections
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience or co‑op exposure to electrical building systems, including lighting, power, and life‑safety design, and is familiar with AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software. You should be comfortable supporting site reviews, coordinating with contractors, and understanding field integration. Eligibility for EIT registration in British Columbia or equivalent design experience is required, along with a passion for creating safer, energy‑efficient buildings. • Possess hands‑on experience with lighting, power, and life‑safety design. • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software. • Eligible for EIT registration in British Columbia or have comparable design experience.
Requirements
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸electrical software
- ▸electrical design
- ▸eit registration
- ▸coordination
Benefits
WSP exists to shape communities and advance humanity. As a proudly Canadian Top 100 Employer for 2026, we offer a global network of brilliant minds where mentorship and new ideas are always within reach. Our flexible work model promotes real balance, and limitless opportunities across the country and globe let you tailor your role to match your ambition, driving both personal and company growth. Salary ranges vary by province, from $66,300 to $97,200, and the final award depends on education, experience, certifications, seniority, location, performance, and business needs. These ranges may be adjusted for business purposes. • Join a Top 100 Canadian employer offering flexible work and global growth opportunities. • Competitive salary ranging from $66,300 to $97,200 based on location and experience.
Work Environment
Hybrid