Electrical & Controls Designer

WSP in Canada; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking an Electrical and Controls Designer to help shape energy systems across the country. In this role, you will review P&IDs, create electrical drawings, and provide support during construction. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in electrical design, particularly in industrial sectors. This position offers the chance to work with a collaborative team dedicated to sustainable infrastructure and energy transition initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible work and real balance

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design, ideally within consulting or EPC environments.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial projects, exposure to oil & gas or energy transition projects.
• A detail-oriented, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review P&IDs and create accurate electrical drawings and specifications.
• Generate complete electrical drawing packages for construction.
• Provide practical wiring details and technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical design experience

AutoCAD proficiency

Collaborative mindset

Education

Technical diploma in electrical engineering technology

Tools

3D CADD tools

Job description

Job Description

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

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 – Step into a role where your technical expertise helps shape energy systems across Canada. From emerging low‑carbon initiatives to major facility design, you’ll contribute to projects that support energy transition, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure across the country.

WSP’s Energy & Process team works coast‑to‑coast, delivering integrated solutions for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, as well as new and evolving energy markets. As an Electrical and Controls Designer, you’ll join our dynamic Process & Energy Electrical Group and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to bring impactful, future‑ready projects to life.

This role can be based in any WSP office across Alberta, Ontario, or the Atlantic provinces.

Your Impact

• Review P&IDs and transform them into clear, accurate electrical drawings and specifications.
• Generate complete electrical drawing packages for approval, bid, and construction, including single‑line diagrams, schematics, lighting design, control panel details, heat trace design and more.
• Apply engineering and construction standards to evaluate RFQs, quotations, purchase orders, and electrical contract documents.
• Mark up vendor package/skid drawings to meet project specifications and ensure seamless integration across disciplines.
• Provide practical wiring details and technical guidance to support electrical contractors in the field.
• Offer responsive field support during construction, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and safely.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, process, civil, structural and other teams to achieve shared project goals.
• Prepare requisitions, review BOMs, and contribute to high‑quality deliverables that keep complex projects moving forward.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A technical diploma in electrical engineering technology or a related discipline from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical design, ideally within consulting or EPC environments.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial projects — exposure to oil & gas, gas compression, processing facilities, or energy transition projects is a strong asset.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with 3D CADD tools is an advantage.
• A detail‑oriented, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• A genuine desire to contribute to projects that support climate adaptation, decarbonization, and resilient energy systems.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds where your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities to grow your career – across disciplines, provinces, and continents.
• Flexible work and real balance – our hybrid work policy supports your life in and out of the office.
• A culture built on inclusion and belonging, where your contributions truly matter.
• Comprehensive, employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare, wellness platforms, and savings programs.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 – $102,500
• MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

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

Don’t just imagine the future — help build it. Apply today and join a team that’s creating meaningful change for communities, industries, and the world around us.

About Us

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

Health & Safety

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Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request.

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