Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings

Job Description 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.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer for Buildings based in Victoria, BC, you will shape the systems that power the places where people learn, heal, gather, and thrive. Your expertise will help deliver resilient, efficient, and future‑ready building environments across Vancouver Island and beyond.

• Design and deliver electrical building systems for commercial, institutional, civic, and mixed‑use facilities.
• Lead power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, life‑safety, and low‑voltage system designs from concept to construction.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural teams, and other disciplines to create integrated solutions.
• Guide feasibility studies, code reviews, engineering reports, and technical evaluations.
• Apply advanced modeling and analysis tools to enhance performance and sustainability.
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists, supporting their growth through hands‑on project involvement.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients to ensure delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective engineering solutions.
• Contribute strategic technical leadership to proposals, project planning, and design standards development.

• You bring extensive experience in building electrical engineering, ideally including healthcare, education, commercial, or complex institutional facilities.
• You hold (or can obtain) P.Eng. registration in British Columbia.
• You are fluent with tools such as AutoCAD, REVIT, lighting calculation software, and power system analysis platforms.
• You excel at solving real‑world engineering challenges, balancing technical excellence with constructability and client needs.
• You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and bring a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.

• 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

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 – $151,800
• MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $97,400 – $131,200

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.

If you’re ready to apply your expertise to projects that shape how communities live, work, and grow, this is your moment. Step into a role where your impact matters — and where the future is built together.

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…