Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation

, to join our dynamic team in one of our Alberta or Ontario offices, supporting fossil fuel power generation projects across North America. The successful candidate will 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.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of

inclusion

and

belonging

Our

Flexible

Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. A

Canadian

success story - we're

proud

to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance

the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding

career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to

your

ideas and trying

new

things. A phenomenal

collaborative

culture and a workforce filled with genuinely

good

people

who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.


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What you can expect to do here:

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 the

procurement

of major electrical equipment such as generators, switchgear, 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.

What you'll bring to WSP:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). Registered as a

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

. Minimum of

8-12years

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, EasyPower). 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.
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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
Please Note:
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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