Intermediate Engineer Power Generation, Electrical Engineering

Join to apply for the Intermediate Electrical Engineer, Power Generation role at WSP in Canada. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Intermediate Electrical Engineer, Power Generation to join our 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
• Flexible Work Policy – we support balance in your life and will help you be fully present both at work and at home
• A Canadian success story with a strong national presence
• Impactful work across environments, infrastructure, and energy projects
• Outstanding career opportunities and a collaborative culture
• Opportunity to work with a team of talented professionals

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, and great savings programs.

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 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, EasyPower)
• Experience 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

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

Health and Safety is a core value. Please comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks and work in various conditions as described in the posting and interview. WSP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Only candidates selected will be contacted.