Intermediate Electrical Engineer

WSP in Canada; Terrace; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Terrace team, BC, to lead electrical power distribution and control systems design for mining and heavy industrial projects.

Bring 5+ years of electrical design experience, a P.Eng in BC, and proficiency with CSA/ANSI/IEEE standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff while delivering high‑quality design documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in BC; eligibility for other jurisdictions is an asset.
• Proficiency with CSA, ANSI, IEEE standards and applicable codes.
• Experience designing electrical distribution, control systems, grounding, and protective measures.
• Ability to interpret specifications and prepare technical reports and datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical engineering expertise from conceptual design through to project completion.
• Lead design efforts for electrical power distribution and control systems in industrial environments, including hazardous locations.
• Prepare and review specifications and datasheets for switchgear, MCCs, transformers and electrical equipment.
• Conduct power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash) using ETAP or EasyPower.
• Integrate safety, regulatory compliance, and risk analysis into all aspects of system design.
• Develop electrical distribution, motor control, grounding, lighting, and cable support system designs.
• Perform engineering calculations and manage technical decisions with input from senior leaders.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices to support seamless project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, construction specifications, cost estimates, and design documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to developing team capability and technical excellence.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, solutions‑oriented service.

Skills

Electrical design

Power system studies

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Documentation writing

Education

P.Eng BC

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Job Description

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. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Our Resources subsector, a key division within WSP’s Energy, Resources and Industry (ERI) sector, supports clients across Canada with comprehensive engineering and project delivery expertise. Over decades, our team has expanded its capabilities to include economic studies, project management, detailed engineering, procurement, site management, commissioning, industrial programming, closure and reclamation of mine sites, and more.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Terrace, British Columbia. In this role, you will help lead the design and optimization of electrical power distribution and control systems for both greenfield and brownfield mining and heavy industrial projects.

Your Impact

• Apply electrical engineering expertise from conceptual design and studies through to project completion.
• Lead design efforts for electrical power distribution and control systems in industrial environments, including hazardous locations.
• Prepare and review specifications and datasheets for switchgear, MCCs, transformers and electrical equipment.
• Conduct power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash) using tools such as ETAP or EasyPower.
• Integrate safety, regulatory compliance, and risk analysis into all aspects of system design.
• Develop electrical distribution, motor control, grounding, lighting, and cable support system designs.
• Perform engineering calculations and manage technical decisions with input from senior leaders.
• Conduct industrial site reviews, field verifications, and client site visits as required.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices to support seamless project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, construction specifications, cost estimates, and design documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to developing team capability and technical excellence.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, solutions‑oriented service.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 5+ years of electrical engineering design experience supporting heavy industrial projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in BC; eligibility for other jurisdictions is an asset.
• Working knowledge of CSA, ANSI, IEEE standards and applicable codes.
• Proficiency in power system modelling software and electrical design tools.
• Ability to design distribution systems, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, fire alarm, heat tracing and cathodic protection systems.
• Experience attending industrial sites and complying with safety regulations.
• Beneficial experience across mills, smelters, mines, refineries, ports, pulp and paper, industrial plants or renewable energy systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, automation, PLC/DCS/HMI systems and modelling tools is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team environment.
• French language skills are an asset.

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’ll 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: $85,100 – $112,800

MB & ON: $77,700 – $107,000

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $76,900 – $102,100

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

Join a team that is shaping the future of industrial energy and resource projects. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to impactful work and advance your career, help us redefine what’s possible.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.