Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,728
Employers: 1,513

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $105,018Across 664 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $45.52Across 52 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,614Across 38 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%113 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,699 listings
On-site: 61%2,906 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (258), Egis Group (135), Stantec (132).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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WSP

Intermediate Electrical Engineer

150 Commerce Valley Drive West, Thornhill, ON, L3T 7Z3, Canada

Experience: 5 to 8 years of experience designing electrical systems for transportation, commercial, institutional, or industrial projects.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 15, 2026

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Original job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Help shape the future of transportation and building infrastructure across Canada. As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, you'll contribute to challenging and innovative projects while developing your technical expertise and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex transportation, municipal, institutional, commercial, and industrial projects that positively impact communities while building your career with one of Canada's leading engineering firms.

Your Impact

Contribute to the design of plans, calculations, preliminary estimates, and detailed engineering packages for transportation, commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects.
Design electrical systems including power distribution, fire alarm, grounding, lightning protection, emergency power, and life safety generator systems.
Support project delivery through the preparation of technical calculations, specifications, contract documents, and detailed design submissions.
Collaborate with Project Managers, senior engineers, designers, and 3D modelers to develop permit, tender, and construction deliverables.
Participate in contract administration activities including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and supporting construction-phase services.
Coordinate effectively with architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, and other multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Maintain quality standards by supporting design reviews and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while contributing to successful project outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with PEO or actively pursuing registration.
5 to 8 years of experience designing electrical systems for transportation, commercial, institutional, or industrial projects.
Experience with power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, lightning protection, emergency power, life safety systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including OBC, OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE.
Experience preparing engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports, and construction documentation.
Familiarity with electrical engineering analysis software for arc flash, load flow, coordination, fault current, grounding, and lighting studies.
Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience supporting transportation clients such as Metrolinx, TTC, YRT, CN, CP, or GTAA.
Exposure to Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), AFP, P3, or Alliance project delivery methods.
Experience with control, communication, or security systems is considered an asset.
PMP designation or project coordination experience is considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? 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 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 - $112,800
MB & ON: $77,700 - $107,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76,900 - $102,100

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join a team that is helping deliver some of Canada's most transformative transportation and infrastructure projects. Bring your technical expertise, curiosity, and collaborative mindset to WSP, where you'll gain exposure to challenging projects, learn from industry-leading professionals, and build a career without limits.

Apply today and help design the systems that power the future of transportation, infrastructure, and communities across Canada.

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

The role involves designing electrical systems for various infrastructure projects, including power distribution, fire alarm, and life safety systems. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare technical documentation and support construction-phase activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and possess 5 to 8 years of relevant design experience. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with PEO or active pursuit of registration is required.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Power distribution
Fire alarm systems
Grounding
Lightning protection
Emergency power
Life safety systems
Technical calculations
Contract administration
Project delivery
Multidisciplinary coordination
Design reviews
Construction documentation
Engineering software
Communication skills

Benefits

Flexible work
Work-life balance

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Power Distribution
Fire Alarm
Grounding
Lightning Protection
Emergency Power
Life Safety
OBC
OESC
CEC
CSA
NFPA
IEEE
ASHRAE
Arc Flash
Load Flow
Fault Current
Lighting Studies
P.Eng.
Transportation Infrastructure
Construction Administration
Design-Bid-Build
Design-Build
P3
Metrolinx
TTC
Project Management
Engineering Design
Multidisciplinary Teams
Infrastructure

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