Electrical Stations Engineer

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The Opportunity

This  secondment opportunity  places you within a  major Utilities client , supporting the delivery of complex power infrastructure that keeps communities connected and resilient, Based in Trail, BC, the  Electrical Engineer  role offers the chance to work at the heart of utility operations— collaborating directly with client engineering, planning, construction, and operational teams,

About Trail, BC:
Nestled in British Columbia’s scenic West Kootenay region, Trail offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Surrounded by mountains and set along the Columbia River, this welcoming community combines a strong industrial foundation with endless outdoor adventure—from skiing and hiking to golf and waterfront recreation.
With its affordability, safe neighborhoods, and growing arts scene, Trail is an ideal place to build your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Your Impact

Serve as Engineer of Record (EoR) for electric substation projects, guiding design technologists and producing detailed designs, material lists, and IFC packages,

Act as the client’s Owner’s Engineer, ensuring external consultants meet scope, standards, and project timelines,

Apply advanced engineering calculations, technical analysis, and critical judgment to high- impact design decisions,

Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering skill development, quality, and best practices,
Manage a diverse portfolio of major, moderate, and minor station projects, maintaining schedule, risk awareness, and technical integrity,

Collaborate closely with planning, operations, project management, and multidisciplinary engineering partners to drive project execution,

Lead engineering project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and risk assessments,
Provide real-time construction support, troubleshooting and resolving field issues,

Oversee engineering closeout activities, ensuring documentation integrity and alignment with client requirements,

Contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, technical discussions, and process refinement,

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

8+ years of experience in electric substation design, power utility engineering, or industrial electrical infrastructure,

Deep understanding of transmission, distribution, and station equipment, design standards, and utility practices,

Experience working within a utility environment or delivering client embedded engineering support,
Proficiency in design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, MS Office, Primavera, SharePoint, and engineering software such as CDGES, CymeTCC, ETAP, Polywater, or equivalents,

Strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple complex projects and deliver high quality work,

Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, construction support, and operational coordination,

Why Choose WSP?
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A  global community of brilliant minds  — ideas, mentors, and opportunities within reach.

Limitless opportunities  to tailor your career and grow your impact.

Flexible work and real balance  — we support you in prioritizing what matters.

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Compensation:
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU:  $114,600 to $151,800
MB & ON:  $104,500 to $143,900
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