Electrical Engineer in Training
WSP
Electrical Engineer in Training
WSP
Plans and designs infrastructure projects
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Shape Something Different — You're not just looking for another job – you want to shape something. This is your chance to make an impact as an Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) with a team that thrives on curiosity, connection, and collaboration.
Based in our Thornhill office, you'll join our Building and Transportation Mechanical and Electrical team and contribute to electrical design for transportation and building projects. Working with advanced digital tools and multidisciplinary teams, you'll help deliver safe, efficient, coordinated, and innovative electrical systems while continuing to develop your engineering practice.
Design electrical systems for power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarms, and emergency power on transportation and building projects.
Produce accurate AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D models that communicate coordinated electrical design intent.
Apply the Ontario Building Code, Electrical Safety Authority requirements, and IEEE standards to support safe and compliant solutions.
Collaborate with senior engineers, discipline leads, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and quality objectives.
Develop specifications, calculations, and project documentation while supporting effective BIM 360 workflows.
Contribute to design reviews and coordination meetings that identify issues early and strengthen seamless project delivery.
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; registration as an Engineer in Training with Professional Engineers Ontario is an asset.
Approximately 2–4 years of experience designing electrical systems for buildings, transportation, healthcare, or light industrial projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit 3D, with familiarity using BIM 360 workflows for coordinated project delivery.
Working knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and practices, including Ontario Building Code and Electrical Safety Authority requirements.
Exposure to utility coordination and working with authorities having jurisdiction on electrical design requirements.
Familiarity with engineering study software for arc flash, load, fault, coordination, lighting, or grounding analysis is an asset.
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AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $73,400 - $97,200
MB & ON: $67,000 - $92,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.
Turn electrical design into safer, smarter transportation systems and buildings that communities rely on. Bring your ideas to infrastructure built for what comes next.
WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
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