Intern, Electrical Engineering

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 our Buildings Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team and contribute to designing smarter, more sustainable buildings. You'll work alongside engineers and designers shaping the systems that keep communities running safely and efficiently.

Your Impact

• Support the design and analysis of electrical building systems, including lighting, power distribution, life‑safety systems, and renewable integrations.
• Apply engineering principles to deliver accurate calculations, design notes, and technical documentation that contribute to project success.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, architectural, and energy‑efficiency considerations.
• Assist in preparing drawings, specifications, and models using tools such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Contribute to real‑world project challenges by helping improve energy performance, constructability, and operational reliability.
• Participate in site visits, field reviews, and data collection activities to support engineering assessments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You're currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering degree program and bring curiosity, initiative, and a drive to learn.
• You have exposure to building‑related electrical concepts—power systems, circuits, lighting, or controls—through coursework or hands‑on experience.
• You're comfortable working in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms and eager to continue developing your technical toolkit.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving practical engineering challenges with a multidisciplinary team.
• You care about contributing to sustainable, safe, and high‑performing buildings that directly serve communities.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• 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. We'll help you tailor your path 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 yours.

Compensation

Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $24.00 – $32.25
• MB & ON: $22.50 – $30.25
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $21.50 – $30.25

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 driven by purpose and ready to apply your skills to meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and shape what's possible with 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.

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

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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