Electrical Engineer-in-Training, Buildings M&E

Job Description

The Opportunity

Shape Something Different – Join our Building/Transportation M&E team as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in our Thornhill office. In this role, you’ll contribute to electrical design for transportation and building projects, working with advanced tools and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions.

Your Impact

• Prepare electrical designs and calculations for power distribution, lighting systems, lighting control, fire alarm, and emergency power for transportation projects.
• Develop AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D models for electrical systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Apply knowledge of Ontario Building Code (OBC), Electrical Safety Authority, and IEEE standards to support design integrity.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and discipline leads to meet project milestones and quality standards.
• Support project documentation, specifications, and BIM360 workflows.
• Contribute to design reviews and coordination meetings to ensure seamless project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; EIT registration with PEO is an asset.
• 2–4 years of experience designing electrical systems for buildings, transportation, healthcare, or light industrial projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit 3D; familiarity with BIM360 workflows.
• Understanding of electrical codes, standards, and practices, including OBC and ESA requirements.
• Exposure to utility coordination and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with engineering study software (arc flash, load, fault, coordination, lighting, grounding) is an asset.

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’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. #WeAreWSP

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $73,400 – $97,200

MB & ON: $67,000 – $92,200

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $66,300 – $88,000

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.

Grow Your Future with WSP

If you're ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together.

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 .