Senior Electrical Engineer – Microgrids

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the planning and implementation of EV infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, and microgrids. This role involves leading technical development, preparing specifications, and coordinating with utilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience with microgrid systems. Attractive pay, flexible work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Employee-focused wellness platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with microgrid systems.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canadian provinces.
• Experience with compressed gas distribution systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead microgrid application development for fleet conversion projects.
• Prepare specifications for microgrid systems and EV chargers.
• Coordinate with utilities for infrastructure upgrades.
• Prepare business cases for energy storage systems.
• Advise clients on microgrid benefits and challenges.
• Oversee design and drafting team members.
• Ensure quality of deliverables and deadline adherence.

Skills

Professional Engineering experience

Knowledge of microgrid systems

Fluent in English

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical code

Experience in Hydrogen generation

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of EV infrastructure, battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar PV, and microgrids for corporate and private medium/heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) fleets.

Why choose WSP?

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will lead the technical development of microgrid applications for low carbon fleet conversion projects, from preliminary studies to detailed engineering;
• You will prepare, review, and approve specification for microgrid systems including EV chargers, Solar PV, BESS, generators, energy management systems, and charge management systems;
• Coordinate with utilities for interconnection, load forecasting, and infrastructure upgrades
• Work with clients to identify their needs and transpose them into requirement registers.
• You will prepare business cases for microgrid systems and on site energy storage.
• You will advise clients on the benefits, risks, challenges, and capabilities of microgrid systems and their components according to their needs.
• Oversee members of the design & drafting team.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical equipment and installation specifications.
• Attend project technical reviews
• You will prepare and analyze bids and tender documents;
• You will ensure deadlines are respected and that the quality of deliverables is ensured;
• You will represent the firm to clients.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of active Professional Engineering experience with microgrid systems
• Registered as a Professional Engineering in one (1) or more Canadian provinces or Territories.
• Experience in Hydrogen generation and/or compressed gas distribution systems is an asset.
• Excellent command of the Canadian Electrical code and local additions.
• Fluent in the English language. Bilingual French and English is highly valued.

Job Info

• Job Identification 75031
• Posting Date 10/28/2025, 12:23 PM

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 ourpeople 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

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.