Senior Electrical Engineer - Energy at WSP

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

162800.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Design Basis Development, Equipment Selection, Detailed Design, Field Implementation, Client Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Multidisciplinary Coordination, Feasibility Studies, Technical Reports, Conceptual Design, Code Compliance, Simulation Tools, Mentoring, Project Management, Proposal Development

Industry

Professional Services

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 – As part of WSP’s Energy & Process group, you’ll shape impactful projects that support energy transition, oil & gas, and multi‑discipline solutions across Canada. Your work will help clients adapt to climate realities, protect critical resources, and bring low‑carbon solutions to life. We are growing, and this Senior Electrical Engineer role invites you to bring deep technical leadership, meaningful collaboration, and a passion for excellence to projects that matter. Your Impact • Deliver senior‑level electrical engineering for medium and large projects, including design basis development, equipment selection, detailed design, and field implementation. • Lead client and stakeholder engagement to clarify needs, define scope, and ensure alignment through all project phases. • Guide multidisciplinary coordination to support cost control, scheduling, procurement, reporting, and construction support activities. • Develop feasibility studies, technical reports, and conceptual design packages. • Review, stamp, and approve drawings and documents while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements. • Specify equipment from first principles and apply simulation tools and internal engineering models. • Mentor and coach junior engineers and designers, building a collaborative learning environment. • Manage scope, schedule, change control, and deliverables in alignment with project execution plans. • Uphold and promote corporate and client procedures, contributing to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. • Provide senior support on negotiation of critical engineering issues and contribute to proposal development. The Skills That Set You Apart • University degree in Electrical Engineering and active P.Eng registration with APEGA. • 10+ years of EPCM electrical engineering experience within the Canadian oil & gas sector. • Proven success in a Lead Engineer capacity, guiding teams through complex project execution. • Strong technical depth across electrical systems design, field operations, and engineering analysis tools. • Ability to independently manage projects, drive outcomes, and support multi‑discipline collaboration. • A passion for developing others and contributing to a high‑performance engineering culture. 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 across the country or around the globe, you can 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 AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800 MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400 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 Ready to drive meaningful impact and shape solutions that matter? Your next chapter starts here. 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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer will deliver senior-level electrical engineering for medium and large projects, encompassing design basis development, equipment selection, detailed design, and field implementation. This role also involves leading client engagement, guiding multidisciplinary coordination, and mentoring junior staff.