Electrical Engineer-in-Training (Sudbury)
- Sudbury, ON, Canada
- Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada
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What if you could redefine what's possible?
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers .
We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Build the Future with Us - This is your chance to be part of a team that is shaping the world’s infrastructure, energy systems, and communities. In this role, you will apply your skills to cutting-edge projects, making a real impact where it matters most.
Build your foundation on projects that matter.
As an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will begin your career supporting power and infrastructure design for mining and industrial facilities. With guidance from experienced engineers, you will develop calculations, drawings, and field knowledge while progressing toward professional registration.
You will strengthen WSP’s local delivery capability while connecting with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and around the world. This is an opportunity to contribute to long-term programs across multiple clients and project stages while helping shape a growing Northern Ontario team.
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Your Impact
- Support electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, and drawing development.
- Contribute to grounding, lighting, power distribution, motor, and equipment power design under the guidance of licensed engineers.
- Compile technical data, vendor information, reports, specifications, and design documentation that support clear project decisions.
- Participate in field investigations, equipment verification, and construction observations while following WSP safety requirements.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to coordinate assigned interfaces and support power system models and studies under direct supervision.
- Complete self-checks, respond to review comments, follow WSP quality processes, and track professional development toward P.Eng. registration.
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.
- Registration as an Engineer-in-Training with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligibility to register.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical circuits, power systems, and engineering calculations.
- Ability to read technical drawings and communicate technical information clearly in writing and conversation.
- A safety-focused approach, attention to detail, initiative, curiosity, and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and travel to sites as required.
- Co-op, internship, field, or academic project experience related to mining, industrial power, or electrical infrastructure, including exposure to CAD tools or power system analysis software, is preferred.
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home .
- 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'll 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: $73,400 - $97,200
- MB & ON: $67,000 - $92,200
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $66,300 - $88,000
About Us
At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
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Responsibilities
Support electrical design for mining and industrial facilities, including calculations, equipment sizing, drawings, power distribution, and technical documentation. Participate in field investigations and construction observations, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, follow quality and safety processes, and progress toward P.Eng. registration.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and registration as an Engineer-in-Training with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligibility to register, are required. Candidates should have foundational knowledge of circuits and power systems, strong technical communication and collaboration skills, attention to detail, and a safety-focused approach; related co-op, internship, field, or academic project experience is preferred.
Skills
- Electrical Load Calculations
- Equipment Sizing
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Electrical Schematics
- Cable Schedules
- Grounding Design
- Lighting Design
- Power Distribution
- Motor and Equipment Power Design
- Technical Documentation
- Field Investigations
- Construction Observations
- Power System Modeling
- Electrical Engineering Calculations
- Technical Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineer-in-Training
- Professional Engineers Ontario
- P.Eng. Registration
- Mining
- Industrial Facilities
- Power Systems
- Electrical Circuits
- Load Calculations
- Equipment Sizing
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Schematics
- Cable Schedules
- Grounding
- Lighting
- Power Distribution
- Motors
- Vendor Information
- Technical Reports
- Specifications
- Field Investigations
- Equipment Verification
- Construction Observations
- Power System Models
- Power System Studies
- CAD Tools
- Power System Analysis Software
- Quality Processes
- Health, Safety and Environment
- Electrical Infrastructure