Description
Join WSP's national team powering Canada's energy transformation as an Intermediate Substation Engineer. You'll play a key role in delivering substation design solutions for high-voltage utility and renewable energy projects across Canada.
Your Impact
- Perform detailed design of medium- and high-voltage utility substations according to industry standards like IEEE and ANSI.
- Develop one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing plans, substation physical layouts, grounding layouts, and equipment details.
- Conduct engineering calculations for lightning protection, battery sizing, AC station service sizing, cable ampacities, and conduit and cable tray sizing.
- Design protection and control systems for transmission and distribution substations.
- Prepare protection philosophies, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Support design basis documents, technical specifications, engineering calculations, reports, and construction packages.
- Collaborate with clients, utilities, equipment suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams for renewable energy, utility, and industrial power projects.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share technical knowledge across the team.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Canada.
- At least 5 to 10 years' experience in substation design engineering within utility, consulting, or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a substation design engineer on multiple concurrent brownfield and greenfield projects.
- Working knowledge of transmission and distribution protection philosophies and industry standards.
- Experience in substation design at 500 kV voltage level is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 communication protocols and digital substations is considered an asset.
- Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and client-facing communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to client facilities, substations, or project sites.
Why Choose WSP?
- Proudly Canadian – 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 , we help you tailor your career to match your ambitions.
- 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: $51.90 – $68.80
- MB & ON: $47.40 – $65.20
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $46.90 – $62.30