Electrical Designer - Buildings Systems

Location: Hants County (Shubenacadie)

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 .

The Opportunity
Build the Future with Us  – Join a team that shapes infrastructure and communities across Atlantic Canada. As an Electrical Design Technologist, you will contribute to multi‑sector projects that power homes, hospitals, schools, transportation systems, and more. Your work will directly support safe, sustainable, resilient buildings for generations to come.

Your Impact

Design electrical systems for a wide range of building types across Eastern Canada, including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and transportation facilities.

Develop detailed electrical designs, calculations, models, and drawings using industry‑standard CAD/BIM software.

Support the development of lighting, power distribution (normal and backup), life‑safety, communications, data, and security systems.

Collaborate with engineers, technologists, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure high‑quality, code‑compliant solutions.

Conduct construction administration activities, including site reviews and respond to contractor inquiries.

Apply the National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and relevant standards across all project stages.

Support delivery of design submissions in fast‑paced, multidisciplinary project environments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or Certificate, with eligibility for NBSCETT registration.

5‑10 years of experience in designing electrical building systems within consulting environments.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; experience with AGI or ETAP is an asset.

Strong understanding of building construction and electrical system integration.

Organized, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑driven with a “can do” approach.

Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability Status; RCMP clearance is considered an asset.

Clear, effective interpersonal and technical communication skills with clients, contractors, and project partners.

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 – 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 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

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:  $77,400 – $102,500

MB & ON:  $77,400 – $102,500

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:  $70,600 – $97,200

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a more resilient, electrified, connected future.

About Us
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.

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