Description
We are seeking an Electrical Substation Manager to join our team in Québec. As an Electrical Substation Manager, you will lead and grow a team of engineers and designers responsible for delivering complex electrical substation projects and programs. You will work closely with clients, project managers, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of electrical substation projects from planning to execution, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to health and safety, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Manage, develop, and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
- Provide trusted advisory services to clients, establishing strong relationships and contributing to business growth through technical leadership and strategic vision.
- Oversee the design, review, and approval of engineering work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Integrate risk management, constructability, and sustainability considerations into project decision-making.
- Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and stakeholders to resolve complex technical and execution issues.
- Work with other engineering managers across multiple electrical substation services to support project execution and employee development.
- Promote health, safety, and quality throughout all stages of projects, setting the standard for safe delivery.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with progressive experience in delivering electrical substation projects.
- Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams assigned to complex infrastructure programs.
- Experience in electrical substations (required).
- Professional Engineer license from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), or eligible to obtain.
- Strong knowledge of electrical substation design, protection and control, and applicable public utility standards.
- Experience working with public utilities, regulatory bodies, and contractors in Québec.
- Bilingualism in French and English is required.
- Ability to combine technical depth, strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to health and safety, quality, and ethical engineering practice.
Why choose WSP?
- We are a Canadian company, part of the top 100 employers in Canada in 2026.
- We have a global community of experts, and your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- We offer unlimited possibilities to adapt your role to your ambitions.
- We prioritize flexibility and work-life balance.