Senior Electrical Engineer - Energy

Overview  Shape Something Different – Join our Energy subsector, a vital part of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources & Industry) sector, delivering solutions that power Canada’s energy transition. From upstream and downstream oil and gas to renewable energy markets, we partner with clients across the full project lifecycle—designing, engineering, and innovating for a low-carbon future. As a Senior Electrical Engineer on our Energy team, you’ll join a powerhouse group of innovators, problem-solvers, and world-builders who thrive on tackling complex challenges across renewable energy, power generation, and energy-modernization projects.

Here, your expertise won’t just support projects—it will energize entire systems and play a key role in building resilient, future-ready solutions that advance our clients’ missions and strengthen the communities we serve. This position can be located in any of our Canadian offices, with preference for our BC and AB locations.
Responsibilities   Deliver senior-level electrical engineering for medium and large projects within the energy and power generation sector; everything from design basis development, equipment selection, detailed design, and field implementation.
Lead client and stakeholder engagement to clarify needs, define scope, and ensure alignment through all project phases.
Guide multidisciplinary coordination to support cost control, scheduling, procurement, reporting, and construction support activities.
Develop feasibility studies, technical reports, and conceptual design packages.
Review, stamp, and approve drawings and documents while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
Specify equipment from first principles and apply simulation tools and internal engineering models.
Mentor and coach junior engineers and designers, building a collaborative learning environment.
Manage scope, schedule, change control, and deliverables in alignment with project execution plans.
Uphold and promote corporate and client procedures, contributing to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Provide senior support on negotiation of critical engineering issues and contribute to proposal development.
Qualifications   University degree in Electrical Engineering and active P.Eng registration within your province of practice.
At least 10+ years of EPCM electrical engineering experience within the energy and power generation sectors.
Proven success in a Lead Engineer capacity, guiding teams through complex project execution.
Strong technical depth across electrical systems design, field operations, and engineering analysis tools.
Ability to independently manage projects, drive outcomes, and support multi-discipline collaboration.
A passion for developing others and contributing to a high-performance engineering culture.
Why Choose WSP   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.
Compensation   AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $114,900 – $154,800

Disclaimer:  The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs. The wage range provided may be subject to change for business purposes.

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