# Senior Electrical Engineer, Resources

**Company**: WSP
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $114,600 - $151,800
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Resources subsector team, part of our Energy, Resources & Industry business line. As a senior subject matter expert in electrical design, you will support new construction and brownfield mining, metals, and other heavy industrial projects, influencing project outcomes from concept through completion.

**Your Impact**

- Design electrical power distribution and control systems that support safe, reliable industrial operations.

- Apply technical expertise to hazardous classification environments, including flammable gases and combustible dusts.

- Conduct power system studies, such as load flow, short-circuit, and arc-flash analysis, using tools like ETAP or EasyPower.

- Prepare specifications and data sheets for switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and associated equipment.

- Deliver electrical systems design across power distribution, motor control, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and more.

- Incorporate regulatory compliance, safety considerations, and risk analysis into every stage of design.

- Oversee engineering calculations and verify design accuracy through field reviews and site evaluations.

- Coordinate design activities across disciplines and offices to support seamless project execution.

- Build relationships with clients, respond to technical inquiries, and provide expert guidance.

- Mentor junior staff and help grow the next generation of electrical engineering talent.

**The Skills That Set You Apart**

- At least 12+ years of electrical engineering design experience supporting heavy industrial facilities.

- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario; additional jurisdictions considered an asset.

- Strong understanding of CSA, ANSI, IEEE, building codes, and other relevant standards.

- Proficiency in power system modelling tools and familiarity with instrumentation, automation, and control systems.

- Ability to execute project work across power distribution, grounding, heat tracing, fire alarms, cathodic protection, and related systems.

- Experience working in industrial environments, such as mines, mills, refineries, ports, or material-handling facilities.

- Valid driver's license and ability to attend industrial sites in accordance with safety requirements.

- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work within multidiscipline project teams.

**Why Choose WSP?**

- 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 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.

**Compensation:**

- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800

- MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900

- NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

## Skills

### Required
- electrical engineering
- power system design
- hazardous classification environments
- ETAP
- EasyPower
- CSA
- ANSI
- IEEE
- power system modelling

### Nice to have
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- instrumentation
- automation
- control systems

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