Senior Professional, Electrical Engineering

WSP USA; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada seeks a Technical Lead to deliver Substation engineering projects that power communities and drive sustainable growth. You will guide technical execution and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada to shape impactful solutions.

You will mentor emerging professionals, prepare client-facing deliverables, and uphold health, safety, quality, and environmental standards on every project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Professional designation or eligible for registration.
• Experience managing complex substation projects and design teams includes budgeting, scheduling and risk management.
• Strong substation technical expertise and commitment to continuous learning.
• Experience preparing technical reports, proposals and client-facing deliverables.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients and project teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of complex technical and infrastructure projects.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop high-quality technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developing professionals.
• Champion health, safety, quality, and environmental excellence across all project activities.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, operational improvement, and business growth.
• Contribute to the successful execution of strategic initiatives that advance communities and support sustainable development.

Skills

Project management

Substation expertise

Technical reporting

Communication skills

HSE mindset

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional designation (P.Eng./P.Geo./equivalent) or eligible

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Join our team as a Technical Lead delivering Substation engineering projects that power communities and support sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and innovative thinking while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams across Canada. You'll help shape impactful solutions, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to projects that create lasting value.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex technical and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations to ensure successful outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop high-quality technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developing professionals, supporting growth and knowledge sharing.
• Champion health, safety, quality, and environmental excellence across all project activities.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, operational improvement, and business growth.
• Contribute to the successful execution of strategic initiatives that advance communities and support sustainable development.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., or equivalent), or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex substation projects and design teams, including budgeting, scheduling, design, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong technical substation expertise and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Experience preparing technical reports, proposals, and client-facing deliverables.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and project teams.
• Strong health and safety mindset with experience supporting safe project execution.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as project requirements dictate.

Why Choose WSP?

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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

Grade 8 | Tier 3

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100

MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

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.

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .