WSP

Telecommunications and Networks Professional - Energy Sector

WSP$104K — $138K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in telecommunications, networking, computer engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum five years of experience in industrial telecommunications or network engineering, preferably in energy or utilities.
  • Knowledge of IEC 61850 digital substations and OT/IT network architectures.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as NERC CIP and IEC 62443.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols like TCP/IP and Modbus.
  • Professional engineering designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility to obtain one preferred.
  • Bilingual in French and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver telecommunications and network engineering expertise for energy systems.
  • Contribute to grid modernization and digital transformation projects.
  • Plan, design, implement, test, and commission networked infrastructure.
  • Translate technical solutions into clear insights for clients and stakeholders.
  • Participate in cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments.
  • Review technical designs and vendor specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.

Benefits

  • Offer opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
  • Engage in impactful projects influencing energy systems and infrastructure.
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing collaboration and innovation.
  • Possibility of contributing to important modernization initiatives in critical sectors.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts at the Heart of Energy Transformation

Energy systems across Canada are evolving rapidly. This opportunity places you at the intersection of telecommunications networks, power systems, and digital resilience, supporting modernization initiatives that strengthen the reliability, security, and performance of critical energy infrastructure.

You will contribute to projects that enable grid digitalization, cybersecurity readiness, and long-term operational resilience for power generation and distribution environments.

Your Impact
  • Deliver telecommunications and network engineering expertise for power generation and distribution systems
  • Contribute to grid modernization and digital transformation programs across the energy sector
  • Support the planning, design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of networked infrastructure
  • Translate technical solutions into clear, actionable insights for clients and senior stakeholders
  • Participate in cybersecurity risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments for critical assets
  • Review technical designs and specifications from vendors and project partners
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and operations teams
  • Support client relationships and contribute to proposal development when required

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Degree in telecommunications, networking, computer engineering, or a related discipline
  • A minimum of five years of experience in industrial telecommunications or network engineering, ideally within the energy or utilities sector
  • Working knowledge of IEC 61850 digital substations, transmission and distribution automation, and OT/IT network architectures
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as NERC CIP, IEC 62443, NIST, or ISO 2700x
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNP3, Modbus, OPC UA)
  • Professional engineering designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility to obtain one is an asset
  • Bilingual French and English is considered an asset

Compensation
  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
  • MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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

Shape resilient energy systems. Strengthen critical infrastructure. Build a future that matters, with 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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