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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

Shape Something Different - This is your opportunity to join the iconic Centre Block Rehabilitation Project in Ottawa, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to contribute to modernizing and future-proofing Canada's most recognized heritage building. This position can also support the project from one of WSP's offices in Toronto.

Centre Block is a national landmark housing the Senate and the House of Commons. You'll work alongside an innovative team delivering engineering excellence on a project of historic significance.

Your Impact

• Provide leadership in developing advanced engineering solutions for electrical and electronic building systems, including:
  • Low voltage power distribution (including emergency power and UPS)
  • Lightning protection and grounding
  • Fire detection and voice alarm
  • Public address systems
  • Passive telecommunications and security infrastructure
  • Lighting and lighting controls systems
  • External underground services infrastructure
• Develop technical drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment with architects, engineers, and trade contractors to deliver integrated, constructible solutions.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, fostering confidence to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Conduct quality reviews throughout the design process to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and best practices.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering and design experience on major complex building projects; experience with large-scale, heritage-designated projects is a distinct advantage.
• Experience with multiple delivery models (CM, Design Build, P3).
• Detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, National Building Code of Canada, and Ontario Building Code.
• Understanding of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE standards.
• Working knowledge of CAN/ULC Standards for Life Safety Systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Eligibility for Canadian Federal Government Enhanced Reliability clearance is mandatory for this role.

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

Build What's Next with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $114,600 - $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
Atlantic Provinces & 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.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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