Lead Electrical Engineer, Resources

WSP Global Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP has a Lead Electrical Engineer opportunity based in Sudbury, Ontario or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. You will lead electrical design for mining, metals and heavy industrial projects, driving safety, reliability and efficiency from concept through completion.

The role requires 18+ years of experience, P.Eng. licensure, and deep knowledge of CSA/ANSI/IEEE standards, with expertise in power distribution, protection, and control systems. Join WSP to shape Canada’s energy and industrial future.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of electrical engineering design experience in heavy industrial facilities (mining, metals, heavy industry).
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Strong knowledge of CSA, ANSI, IEEE, building codes and standards.
• Experience with power system modelling tools (ETAP/EasyPower).
• Experience leading and mentoring electrical engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical power distribution design for safe, reliable industrial operations.
• Conduct power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash analyses.
• Prepare specs for switchgear, MCCs, transformers and related equipment.
• Oversee design across power distribution, motor control, lighting, grounding, and protection systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety considerations in all design stages.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate across disciplines and offices.
• Build client relationships and respond to technical inquiries.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Power system studies

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Mentoring

CSA/ANSI/IEEE standards

ETAP/EasyPower

Education

P.Eng. licensure

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

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

Build the future with us.

WSP’s Resources subsector, part of our Energy, Resources & Industry business line, supports mining and heavy industrial clients across Canada. Our teams deliver engineering and project execution excellence across the full project lifecycle—from conceptual studies and detailed design to commissioning, optimization, and beyond.

In this role, you will lead and shape the electrical power systems that drive Canada’s mining, metals and industrial sectors. Based in our Sudbury, Ontario or Saskatoon Saskatchewan office, as the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will lead as a senior subject matter expert in the electrical design for both new construction and brownfield mining, metals and other heavy industrial projects, influencing project outcomes from concept through completion. Your work will help our clients operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Your Impact

• Lead and exhibit senior level technical expertise in the design of electrical power distribution and control systems that support safe, reliable industrial operations.
• Apply your technical expertise to hazardous classification environments including flammable gases and combustible dusts.
• Lead and conduct power system studies—load flow, short‑circuit, arc‑flash analysis—using tools such as ETAP or EasyPower.
• Prepare specifications and data sheets for switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and associated equipment.
• Deliver electrical systems design across power distribution, motor control, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and more.
• Incorporate regulatory compliance, safety considerations, and risk analysis into every stage of design.
• As a senior expert, oversee engineering calculations and verify design accuracy through field reviews and site evaluations.
• Lead and coordinate design activities across disciplines and offices to support seamless project execution.
• Build relationships with clients, respond to technical inquiries, and provide expert guidance.
• Mentor junior staff and help grow the next generation of electrical engineering talent.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• At least 18+ years of electrical engineering design experience supporting heavy industrial facilities, specifically in mining, metals and heavy industry.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Strong understanding of CSA, ANSI, IEEE, building codes, and other relevant standards.
• Proficiency in power system modelling tools and familiarity with instrumentation, automation, and control systems.
• Experience leading and mentoring other electrical engineers.
• Ability to execute project work across power distribution, grounding, heat tracing, fire alarms, cathodic protection, and related systems.
• Experience working in industrial environments such as mines, mills, refineries, ports, or material‑handling facilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to attend industrial sites in accordance with safety requirements.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work within multidiscipline project teams.

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.

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $122,100 - $162,200

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

If you're ready to bring your expertise to impactful industrial projects, we’d love to hear from you. Together, let’s build the systems that power Canada’s future.

Job Info

• Job Identification 91064
• Posting Date 07/14/2026, 01:23 PM

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 .