Senior Substation Engineering Lead

WSP in Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada

Global opportunities

Flexible work, real balance

Job summary

WSP, a leading global professional services firm, seeks a Technical Lead to deliver Substation engineering projects across Canada. You will combine technical leadership with team mentorship across multidisciplinary groups, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will mentor emerging professionals, manage budgets and schedules, and engage clients and stakeholders to shape impactful, sustainable solutions that power communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., or equivalent) or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience managing complex substation projects and design teams, including budgeting, scheduling, design, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong technical substation expertise and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• 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

Electrical Engineering

P.Eng eligibility

Substation project management

Technical leadership

Technical reports

Client communication

Health & safety

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP, a leading global professional services firm, seeks a Technical Lead to deliver Substation engineering projects across Canada. You will combine technical leadership with team mentorship across multidisciplinary groups, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will mentor emerging professionals, manage budgets and schedules, and engage clients and stakeholders to shape impactful, sustainable solutions that power communities.