Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Golder Associates Ltd.; Colombia; On-site; COP 201,595,000 - 268,793,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks an Intermediate Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy to contribute to the design and delivery of solar, wind, and BESS projects in Canada, with offices in either Québec City or Montréal. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in renewable energy design, strong knowledge of HV/MV substations, and proficiency in global design standards. English is mandatory; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in renewable energy project design (solar, wind, BESS).
• Electrical engineer designation in at least one Canadian province (asset).
• Experience with design software such as ETAP, Easy Power, CymCap, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS, WinIGS, etc.
• Experience in high and medium‑voltage substation design.
• Experience in a medium‑voltage collector network design.
• Familiar with industry standards and interconnection requirements on Canadian networks.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• English proficiency (B2‑C1) mandatory; French (B2–C1) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in electrical design of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS) and substations.
• Produce and coordinate detailed deliverables (drawings, studies, specs, calculations).
• Perform technical reviews and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Provide supervision to junior engineers, EITs, and technicians.
• Support site activities including construction, visits, and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

Renewable energy

Substation design

ETAP

PSCAD

CymCap

PSS/E

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

Easy Power

CymCap

PSCAD

PSS/E

CDEGS

WinIGS

Job description

Job Description - Intermediate Electrical Engineer (26001356)

Intermediate Electrical Engineer - ( 26001356 )

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Make a tangible contribution to the energy transition by applying your electrical engineering expertise to large-scale renewable energy projects. As anIntermediate Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of sustainable solutions, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.

This position can be based out of ourQuébec City or Montréaloffices.

Your Impact

• You will actively participate in the electrical design of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS) and medium‑and high‑voltage substations.
• You will produce and coordinate detailed engineering deliverables (drawings, technical studies, specifications, calculations).
• You will perform technical reviews and quality control of deliverables prepared by other engineers and technicians, in accordance with internal processes.
• You will provide technical supervision to junior engineers, EITs (Engineers‑in‑Training), or technicians, including technical guidance as required.
• You will participate in site activities, including construction support, site visits, and commissioning, depending on the projects.
• You will collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical consistency, schedules, and the quality of proposed solutions.
• You will provide technical support to the market development team as part of the preparation of service proposals.
• You will contribute to technical review or due‑diligence assignments, under the supervision of a senior expert or team lead.

The skills that set you apart

• You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in the design of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS).
• You hold your electrical engineer designation in at least one Canadian province (an asset).
• You have experience with design software such as ETAP, Easy Power, Cymcap, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS, WinIGS, etc.
• You have experience in high and medium-voltage substation design.
• You have experience in a medium-voltage collector network design.
• You are familiar with industry-recognized standards and interconnection requirements on various Canadian networks.
• You are known for your ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• You demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• English proficiency (B2-C1) is mandatory
• French proficiency (B2 – C1) is desirable.

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• ProudlyCanadian– we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• Aglobalcommunity of brilliant minds – your nextidea,mentor, oropportunityis always within reach.
• Limitlessopportunitiesstart here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help youtailoryour role to match yourambition—because yourgrowthdrivesours.
• Flexiblework, realbalance– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you toprioritizethe balance in yours.