WSP

Electrical and Controls Drafter/Designer, Power Generation

WSP • $70K — $97K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical diploma in electrical engineering technology or related discipline from a recognized institution.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design, especially within consulting or EPC environments.
  • Experience supporting Power Generation Projects is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with 3D CADD tools is a plus.
  • Detail-oriented and solutions-focused, with collaborative capabilities in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Passion for contributing to climate adaptation and resilient energy systems.

Responsibilities

  • Review P&IDs and create accurate electrical drawings and specifications.
  • Generate comprehensive electrical drawing packages for approval and construction, including various diagrams and designs.
  • Evaluate RFQs, quotations, and electrical contract documents using engineering and construction standards.
  • Mark up vendor package drawings to align with project specifications for smooth integration.
  • Provide technical guidance and practical wiring details to electrical contractors in the field.
  • Deliver responsive support during construction, ensuring quick and safe issue resolution.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, process, civil, and structural teams to meet shared project goals.
  • Prepare requisitions and review BOMs to enhance project deliverables.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth in energy transition and sustainability domains.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary experts.
  • Field support and practical involvement in major projects across Canada.
  • Flexibility to work from various locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Atlantic provinces.
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 Power Generation Projects required.
  • 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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