Power Generation: Electrical & Controls Designer

WSP in Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Electrical and Controls Designer to help shape energy systems across Canada. You will review P&IDs, generate drawings, and support across disciplines to deliver complete design packages for approval, bid, and construction.

Based in any WSP office across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, or the Atlantic provinces, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance energy transition initiatives and ensure project success on site and in design activities.

Qualifications

• A technical diploma in electrical engineering technology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design, ideally within consulting or EPC environments.
• Experience supporting Power Generation Projects required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

3D CADD tools

Detail oriented

Collaborative work

Climate decarbonization

Power generation projects

Education

Technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CADD tools

Job description

WSP is seeking an Electrical and Controls Designer to help shape energy systems across Canada. You will review P&IDs, generate drawings, and support across disciplines to deliver complete design packages for approval, bid, and construction.

Based in any WSP office across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, or the Atlantic provinces, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance energy transition initiatives and ensure project success on site and in design activities.