Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation
About The Position
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. Are you ready to help shape the infrastructure that fuels communities today—and transforms how we power tomorrow? As a Senior Electrical Engineer with Power Generation experience, 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.
Requirements
- University degree in Electrical Engineering
- Active P.Eng registration within your province of practice.
- Minimum 10+ years of EPCM electrical engineering experience along with strong experience in Power Generation projects.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver senior‑level electrical engineering for medium and large power generation projects and energy projects; 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
