WSP

Electrical and Controls Designer, Energy

WSP$77K — $102K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical diploma from a reputable post-secondary institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in an electrical design role, preferably in consulting.
  • Experience in heavy industrial projects; oil and gas experience preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD.
  • Familiarity with 3D CADD is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Review P&IDs to create electrical drawings and specifications.
  • Familiarize with electrical construction contract documents.
  • Evaluate RFQs, create purchase orders, and conduct general requisitions for equipment.
  • Review and mark-up drawings to project standards.
  • Provide wiring details and technical support to electrical contractors.
  • Offer field construction support and coordinate with all disciplines.
  • Generate comprehensive electrical drawing packages throughout project stages.

Benefits

  • Commitment to a culture of inclusion and belonging.
  • Flexible work policy to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities to influence and contribute ideas in a growing organization.
  • Collaborative culture with a strong focus on community impact.
  • Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us - Step into a role where your technical expertise helps shape energy systems across Canada. From emerging low-carbon initiatives to major facility design, you'll contribute to projects that support energy transition, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure across the country.

WSP's Energy & Process team works coast-to-coast, delivering integrated solutions for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, as well as new and evolving energy markets. As an Electrical and Controls Designer, you'll join our dynamic Process & Energy Electrical Group and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to bring impactful, future-ready projects to life.

This role can be based in any WSP office across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, or the Atlantic provinces.

Your Impact
  • Review P&IDs and transform them into clear, accurate electrical drawings and specifications.
  • Generate complete electrical drawing packages for approval, bid, and construction, including single-line diagrams, schematics, lighting design, control panel details, heat trace design and more.
  • Apply engineering and construction standards to evaluate RFQs, quotations, purchase orders, and electrical contract documents.
  • Mark up vendor package/skid drawings to meet project specifications and ensure seamless integration across disciplines.
  • Provide practical wiring details and technical guidance to support electrical contractors in the field.
  • Offer responsive field support during construction, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and safely.
  • Coordinate closely with mechanical, process, civil, structural and other teams to achieve shared project goals.
  • Prepare requisitions, review BOMs, and contribute to high-quality deliverables that keep complex projects moving forward.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • A technical diploma in electrical engineering technology or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design, ideally within consulting or EPC environments. Candidates with less experience are also invited to apply in consideration for other opportunities.
  • Experience supporting heavy industrial projects - exposure to oil & gas, gas compression, processing facilities, or energy transition projects is a strong asset.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with 3D CADD tools is an advantage.
  • A detail-oriented, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
  • A genuine desire to contribute to projects that support climate adaptation, decarbonization, and resilient energy systems.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500

MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Don't just imagine the future - help build it. Apply today and join a team that's creating meaningful change for communities, industries, and the world around us.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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