Senior Electrical Engineer (Nuclear)

WSP in Canada; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in nuclear power projects based in Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and will be responsible for leading project design and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in designing nuclear power generation and substation projects.
• Ability to visit project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design of nuclear power generation projects.
• Lead project proposal and budget development.
• Mentor and teach junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Nuclear Power Design

Project Management

Mentoring

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional engineering license (P.Eng)

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

ETAP

SKM

Job description

The Opportunity

Our Nuclear subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients in the nuclear industry. Our team offers a wide range of services, including technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning and asset management. This division is operating at an exciting time as nuclear power and new technology solutions are developing globally, with Canada as a leader in nuclear refurbishments, nuclear new builds, incredible capital projects portfolios and a deep history in nuclear supply chain.

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, Nuclear to join one of our Ontario offices. Several projects may require travel to Tiverton, Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Saint John, New Brunswick, Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario.

As part of our dynamic and growing Nuclear team, this position will play a crucial role in the design and optimization of complex power generation projects across North America. This role involves close collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination and management. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise and consulting experience, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety and have the ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Be involved in projects with our Nuclear Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• 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 and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, 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.

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What you can expect to do here

• You will lead electrical engineering and design of nuclear power generation projects
• You will lead electrical engineering and design of power plant and switchyard electrical system upgrades
• You will lead electrical engineering and design of federal electrical system upgrades
• You will mentor and teach junior and mid engineers
• You will lead and manage project proposal and budget development

What you’ll bring to WSP

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Professional engineering license (P.Eng) required
• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in an electrical engineering capacity
• Strong experience designing nuclear power generation and / or substation projects, preferably within the engineering consulting environment
• CAD, Microsoft Office, and ETAP or SKM software experience
• Ability to visit project sites as needed
• REQUIRED : Must be able to obtain Security Clearance

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 our people 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.