Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
Design and deliver LV/MV electrical systems for water, wastewater and industrial projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will design robust low‑voltage and medium‑voltage systems—substations, generators, switchgear, motor control centres, and power distribution for pump stations, treatment plants, and industrial sites. You will develop system models, run power‑flow, short‑circuit, protection coordination, arc‑flash and harmonics studies, and produce high‑quality deliverables such as single‑line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, cable schedules and construction‑ready drawings. You will also lead the electrical, instrumentation and control components of water and wastewater projects, perform field reviews, support commissioning, and build strong client relationships through reliable execution and proactive problem‑solving. • Design LV/MV electrical systems for water, wastewater and industrial facilities. • Perform power system analysis with ETAP/EasyPower (load flow, short‑circuit, protection, arc‑flash, harmonics). • Produce project documentation: single‑line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, cable schedules and construction‑ready drawings. • Lead electrical, instrumentation and control aspects of water & wastewater projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. • Conduct field inspections, verify installations and support commissioning activities. • Build and maintain client relationships through reliable delivery and proactive problem‑solving. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement within the electrical team.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸lv/mv design
- ▸power analysis
- ▸diagram production
- ▸field inspection
- ▸client relations
- ▸team mentoring
What You Bring
The opportunity is for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer located in Vancouver or Victoria to join a team that designs water, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure for resilient Western‑Canadian communities. You will apply electrical, instrumentation, and controls expertise to complex projects that keep communities safe, sustainable, and future‑ready. We seek candidates with at least eight years of consulting design experience in the industrial, water or wastewater sectors, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, and P.Eng status (or immediate eligibility) with EGBC. Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM or EasyPower, and familiarity with plant automation platforms (PLC/RTU/DCS/SCADA) and communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, Ethernet) are essential. A solid understanding of CEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEMA and ANSI standards and a commitment to quality, accountability and client service are also required. Health and safety are paramount; you must adhere to WSP’s HSE policies and client requirements, and be able to perform physical tasks in diverse environmental conditions. WSP welcomes applications from people with disabilities and provides accommodations throughout the selection process, upholding employment‑equity principles. Unsolicited resumes from agencies are not accepted. • Minimum 8 years consulting design experience in industrial, water or wastewater sectors. • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering; P.Eng (or eligibility) with EGBC. • Proficiency in ETAP, SKM or EasyPower and familiarity with PLC/RTU/DCS/SCADA and communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, Ethernet). • Knowledge of CEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEMA and ANSI standards.
Requirements
- ▸8+ years
- ▸p.eng
- ▸etap
- ▸plc/scada
- ▸cec
- ▸ee degree
Benefits
Why choose WSP? We are a proud Canadian Top 100 employer, part of a global community of 65,000 professionals, offering limitless career paths across teams, sectors and regions. We support flexible work arrangements, promote work‑life balance, and provide an empowering culture where mentorship and continuous improvement thrive. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $103,500 to $151,800 depending on province and experience, with the final salary reflecting education, certifications, seniority and location. The posted wage range may be adjusted for business needs. • Competitive salary ranging $103,500–$151,800 depending on location. • Flexible work arrangements and strong emphasis on work‑life balance. • Inclusive culture with accommodations for disabilities and a commitment to employment equity.
Work Environment
Hybrid