Senior Electrical Engineer

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Purpose. Growth. Opportunity.

People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are

Visioneers . We are

WSP .

The Opportunity Innovate and Lead

- In this role, you'll be at the forefront of designing and delivering electrical systems that power critical infrastructure for communities. Based in our downtown Vancouver office, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that matter.

Your Impact

Design power distribution, generation, and substation systems for industrial plants, pump stations, and water treatment facilities.

Perform load calculations and use modelling tools to size transformers, generators, switchgear, MCCs, and other electrical equipment.

Develop electrical models using ETAP and EasyPower for power flow, short circuit, arc flash, and harmonics analysis.

Produce detailed drawings and diagrams, including single‑line, three‑line, grounding layouts, and control schematics.

Lead internal technical reviews and ensure compliance with codes and standards such as CEC, IEEE, NFPA, and NEMA.

Manage projects from design through construction, including contract administration and field reviews.

Mentor junior staff and contribute to expanding WSP's industrial electrical service offerings.

The Skills That Set You Apart

10+ years of electrical consulting design experience in the industrial sector.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; P.Eng designation in British Columbia.

Expertise in low- and medium‑voltage systems, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and VFDs.

Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower for power system studies.

Knowledge of industrial automation and communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet).

Familiarity with Metro Vancouver engineering and drafting standards is an asset.

Valid driver's licence with a clean abstract.

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

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. #WeAreWSP

Compensation BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT:

$135,200 - $179,100

MB & ON:

$123,300 - $169,800

Atlantic Provinces & QC:

$122,100 - $162,200

Disclosure The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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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