Site Resident Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us
Join WSP’s Building & Transportation Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Team as a Site Electrical Engineer, supporting major transportation buildings projects in downtown Toronto. This role blends hands‑on site execution with technical leadership, offering the autonomy to shape complex, future‑forward projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Your Impact
You will:
- Deliver electrical design and site engineering services for complex transportation buildings projects.
- Act as WSP’s electrical representative during construction, supporting contractors, owners, and internal teams through all phases of site execution.
- Lead electrical design packages including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, grounding, and life safety systems.
- Conduct regular site visits and field reviews to verify conformance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, change requests, and design deviations with a strong focus on constructability and coordination.
- Mentor junior engineers and EITs, guiding technical quality and professional development.
- Support testing, commissioning, ISV, and project close‑out activities to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant systems.
- Contribute to small project delivery as both design engineer and project manager when required.
The Skills That Set You Apart
You bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and P.Eng. registration with PEO.
- 5–7 years of experience designing electrical systems for transportation, institutional, healthcare, commercial, or industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario and Canadian codes and standards (OBC, OESC, CEC, CSA, NFPA, IEEE, IES).
- Proven experience providing construction administration and site engineering services on complex projects.
- A solid understanding of electrical construction practices, sequencing, and safety requirements.
- Experience coordinating with contractors, commissioning agents, inspectors, and AHJs.
- Familiarity with GO Metrolinx, TTC, and other transportation authority standards (asset).
- Proficiency with engineering software for power system studies, lighting, grounding, and arc flash analysis (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.
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Compensation
Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 – $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 – $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 – $118,500
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?
If you’re an Electrical Engineer who thrives on site, collaboration, and solving complex challenges, we’d love to hear from you.