Electrical and Controls Drafter/Designer, Power Generation

WSP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Electrical & Controls Designer to join the Energy & Process team across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, or the Atlantic provinces. You will transform P&IDs into electrical drawings, develop complete package drawings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver energy transition projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of electrical design experience, a diploma in electrical engineering technology, and strong AutoCAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma in electrical engineering technology from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years of hands-on electrical design experience, preferably in consulting/EPC environments.
• Experience supporting Power Generation Projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Review P&IDs and transform into electrical drawings and specs.
• Create complete electrical drawing packages for approval, bids, and construction.
• Apply standards to RFQs, quotations, and electrical documents.
• Mark up vendor drawings to meet project specs and ensure cross-discipline integration.
• Provide wiring details and technical guidance to electrical contractors in the field.
• Offer field support during construction to resolve issues quickly and safely.
• Coordinate with mechanical, process, civil, and other teams to meet goals.
• Prepare requisitions, review BOMs, and contribute to high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Electrical design

Power generation

AutoCAD

3D CAD

Team collaboration

Climate decarbonization

Education

Electrical engineering technology diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD

Job description

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

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.

Visioneers. We are WSP.

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, British Columbia, 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. Candidates with less experience are also invited to apply in consideration for other opportunities.
• Experience supporting Power Generation Projects required.
• 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?

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 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.

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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.