Intermediate Engineer Power Generation, Electrical Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Intermediate Electrical Engineer, Power Generation to join our dynamic team in one of our British Columbia offices. You will support fossil fuel power generation projects across North America and provide both engineering/design services and Owner’s Engineer (OE) consulting services, supporting projects from conceptual design through construction and commissioning.

This role involves leadership and hands‑on execution of electrical engineering work for power generation facilities, including simple cycle peakers, combined cycle plants, and associated high‑voltage substations, power distribution, and balance of plant (BOP) systems.

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports balance in life, encouraging you to prioritize personal and professional well‑being.
• As a proud Canadian, we celebrate and showcase what Canada has to offer on the global stage.
• WSP enriches the world around us—from the environment to highways, buildings, and terrain.
• Outstanding career opportunities: we grow and push ourselves daily and welcome fresh ideas.
• We offer a phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people doing important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, as well as savings programs and a clear vision for the future.

• Lead and contribute to electrical engineering design for thermal power generation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Support and deliver OE consulting services for client projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
• Perform and lead electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and grounding.
• Develop specifications, perform calculations, and lead procurement of major electrical equipment such as generators, switch gear, transformers, MCCs, UPS systems, and protection relays.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to address electrical requirements within mechanical and process equipment packages.
• Support development and review of purchase orders, manage supplier interfaces, support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and ensure supplier quality compliance.
• Provide construction and commissioning support, including field issue resolution, punch list development, and startup support.
• Ensure designs are compliant with both Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC) as required for various project locations.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including single‑line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, equipment layouts, and reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, project managers, and team members.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Minimum of 5‑8 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering for power generation facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of power island equipment, high‑voltage substations, power distribution systems, and BOP systems.
• Demonstrated experience with CEC and NEC standards.
• Proficient in electrical system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, Easy Power).
• Experienced with procurement processes, vendor coordination, FATs, and construction support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing high‑quality technical reports and specifications.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically across the US and Canada for site visits and meetings.
• Previous experience in an Owner’s Engineer or consulting role.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield power generation projects.
• Familiarity with North American utility interconnection requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and mentorship skills.

Salary range (British Columbia): $91,200 – $125,400. Final salary may vary based on education, experience, and other factors.

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