Electrical engineer jobs in Canada (1,318 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,318
Employers: 465

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $106,428Across 227 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.14Across 38 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%7 listings
Hybrid: 37%494 listings
On-site: 62%814 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (98), Egis Group (61), BBA Consultants (42).

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

Electrical engineer jobs in Canada

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Electrical Engineer - Electric Power
Enerflex Ltd
Calgary, AB
Are you passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future of power generation? As an Electrical Engineer on our Electric Power team, you will lead the electrical design and…
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
WSP
Ottawa, ON
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Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics
TMC Canada
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Power Electronics
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BC
Electrical Engineer, Electrical Apparatus (hydroelectric power plants)
BBA Consultants
Sept-Îles, QC
- Full-time
Our electrical engineering team is recognized for its expertise in energy and complex electrical infrastructure and plays a key role in developing, refurbishing and optimizing hydroelectric…
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Team Lead, Instrumentation and Control Engineer
BWXT
Peterborough, ON
Instrumentation and Control Engineer – Team Leader
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Electrical Engineer
Stantec
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Mississauga, ON · Canada-Mississauga (Indal)
- Full-time
As a qualified electrical engineer with experience designing analogue and digital circuits for machine automation, you will be developing naval machinery and you will be expected to…
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Ingénieur(e), Avionique / Avionics Engineer
Bell Flight
Mirabel, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Substation Electrical Engineer
HDR
Toronto, ON · Burlington, ON · Richmond Hill, ON · Vancouver, BC · Calgary, AB · SK
- Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer – Life Science
Merrick & Company
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, Ontario
- Full-time
…We are seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory / Facility Electrical…
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Electrical Engineer – Life Science
Merrick & Company
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, Ontario
- Full-time
Merrick is seeking an experienced Laboratory / Facility Electrical Engineer to join our Life Sciences team in Kanata. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex laboratory and facility…
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
Merrick & Company
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, Ontario
- Full-time
Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Laboratory / Facility Electrical Engineer to join our Life Sciences team in Kanata. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex laboratory…
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Senior Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
WSP in Canada
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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WI
Senior Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
WSP in Canada
Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
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WI
Senior Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
WSP in Canada
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
Foran Mining Corporation
Paddockwood No. 520, SK
- $130,000 to $145,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working…
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Electrical Engineer Regulatory Compliance
Agropur
Longueuil, QC · St-Hubert Campus
- Full-time
Agropur is seeking a Electrical Engineer Regulatory Compliance to establish and lead its corporate electrical compliance program across Quebec.
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Electrical Engineer (Mid-to-Senior Level)
Hazen and Sawyer
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Hazen Canada is currently seeking applicants for a mid-to-senior level Electrical Engineer for a full-time employment opportunity in our Calgary office. Prospective applicants must have 15+…
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BC
Industrial Electrical Engineer (CEP) - Relocation to Sept-Îles
BBA Consultants
Val-d'Or, QC
- Full-time
…projects in the mining and metals, and energy sectors. BBA's electrical engineering teams stand out among Côte-Nord clients because of their…
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BC
Electrical Engineer, Electrical Apparatus (hydroelectric power plants)
BBA Consultants
Val-d'Or, QC
- Full-time
Our electrical engineering team is recognized for its expertise in energy and complex electrical infrastructure and plays a key role in developing, refurbishing and optimizing hydroelectric…
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ISE Control Systems Engineer
GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc
Port Coquitlam, BC
- Full-time
…cutting-edge technology from concept to delivery. We design, engineer and manufacture state-of-the-art subsea vehicles. Simply put - we make cool and innovative…
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Ingénieur Électrique / Electrical Engineer
Integrated Power Services
Sherbrooke, QC
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Sr. Electrical Engineer
Teck Resources Limited
Trail, BC
- $122,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Teck is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to
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Electrical Engineer/Designer
Grantek Systems Integration
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
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Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer
Wood
Vancouver, BC
- $160,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Reporting to the Head of Discipline for Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC), this role has overall responsibility for providing Electrical Engineering support on our major projects

WSP

Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

2611 Queensview Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2B 8K2, Canada

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Job details

Experience: 15+ years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial and industrial building projects.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 31, 2026

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

Design What Comes Next

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to work with autonomy on some of Canada's most future-forward engineering projects. You'll play a key leadership role in delivering complex municipal, institutional, commercial, and industrial building projects while influencing design excellence, mentoring emerging talent, and helping shape the built environment of tomorrow.

Your Impact

Lead the electrical design and delivery of complex commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects from concept through construction.
Drive innovative solutions for medium-voltage power distribution, emergency power, life safety, grounding, lightning protection, UPS, and fire alarm systems.
Guide multidisciplinary teams by providing technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight throughout project execution.
Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while representing WSP as a trusted technical advisor.
Develop detailed calculations, specifications, tender documents, reports, and engineering designs that achieve successful project outcomes.
Manage multiple concurrent projects as both Lead Engineer and Project Manager, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget objectives are achieved.
Support integrated project delivery and design-build initiatives that improve efficiency, collaboration, and project performance.
Contribute to safer, more resilient, and sustainable communities through excellence in engineering design and execution.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
15+ years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial and industrial building projects.
Deep expertise in electrical power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, lightning protection, emergency power, life safety systems, UPS systems, and arc flash studies.
Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including OBC, OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, ASHRAE, and other relevant industry requirements.
Proven experience leading project teams and mentoring junior and intermediate engineers.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with contractors, review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and defend engineering designs during construction.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Reliability Security Clearance.

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: $114,600 - $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

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 Power What’s Next?

Join a team where technical excellence, innovation, and purpose come together. If you're ready to lead impactful projects, mentor future talent, and help deliver the infrastructure that supports communities across Canada, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of electrical engineering at WSP.

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

Lead the electrical design and delivery of complex commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects from concept through construction. Manage multiple concurrent projects as both Lead Engineer and Project Manager while providing technical mentorship to multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with PEO. Candidates must have 15+ years of experience in electrical systems design for buildings and be eligible for Reliability Security Clearance.

Skills

Electrical design
Power distribution
Project management
Mentorship
Technical leadership
Fire alarm systems
Emergency power
Life safety systems
Grounding
Lightning protection
UPS systems
Arc flash studies
Tender documentation
Stakeholder management
Quality oversight

Benefits

Flexible work
Work-life balance

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Power Distribution
Building Systems
P.Eng.
PEO
OBC
OESC
CEC
CSA
NFPA
IEEE
ASHRAE
Arc Flash
UPS
Fire Alarm
Life Safety
Project Management
Construction
Tender Documents
Shop Drawings
RFI
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Engineering Design
Multidisciplinary Teams

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