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WSP Canada

Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

Posted 5 days ago

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Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

You want 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

Build the Future with Us

Make a tangible contribution to the energy transition by applying your electrical engineering expertise to large-scale renewable energy projects. As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of sustainable solutions, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.

This position can be based out of our Québec City or Montréal offices.

Your Impact
  • You will actively participate in the electrical design of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS) and medium- and high-voltage substations.
  • You will produce and coordinate detailed engineering deliverables (drawings, technical studies, specifications, calculations).
  • You will perform technical reviews and quality control of deliverables prepared by other engineers and technicians, in accordance with internal processes.
  • You will provide technical supervision to junior engineers, EITs (Engineers-in-Training), or technicians, including technical guidance as required.
  • You will participate in site activities, including construction support, site visits, and commissioning, depending on the projects.
  • You will collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical consistency, schedules, and the quality of proposed solutions.
  • You will provide technical support to the market development team as part of the preparation of service proposals.
  • You will contribute to technical review or due-diligence assignments, under the supervision of a senior expert or team lead.

The skills that set you apart
  • You have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • You have at least 5 years of experience in the design of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS).
  • You hold your electrical engineer designation in at least one Canadian province (mandatory).
  • You have experience with design software such as ETAP, Easy Power, Cymcap, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS, WinIGS, etc.
  • You have experience in high and medium-voltage substation design.
  • You have experience in a medium-voltage collector network design.
  • You are familiar with industry-recognized standards and interconnection requirements on various Canadian networks.
  • You are known for your ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
  • You demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingualism is required because the individual will participate in national initiatives requiring communication with English- and French-speaking colleagues and clients.
  • The candidate will be required to travel occasionally.

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.
  • Limitlessopportunities 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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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $89,200 - $118,500

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.

Join Us to Create an Impact

If you're ready to put your expertise to work on projects that truly matter, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

#LI-HybridAt WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-06-28

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