Electrical Engineer, Renewable Energy

The Opportunity:

If you're looking to join a world-class team in the renewable energy industry, while being part of a group that is firmly rooted in its community, then join WSP, one of the largest engineering and professional services firms in the world. The company's expertise extends from conceptual and feasibility studies through fully detailed engineering and performance monitoring, right up to the closure and dismantling of installations.

Our Canada Energy team supports our clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including:

1. The preparation of technical studies in niche areas
2. Project management
3. Detailed design and site services

To meet these growth challenges, WSP is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer, Renewable Energy to join our team in one of our offices in Canada. This position is available in our Quebec City, Montreal and Edmonton offices.

What you can expect to do here:

1. Actively participate in the execution of projects in the renewable energy industry (solar, wind, BESS);
2. Perform detailed engineering work for high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical substations;
3. Perform detailed engineering work for medium-voltage power collection systems (AC/DC);
4. Prepare technical specifications for the acquisition of electrical equipment;
5. Perform power system studies (short-circuit, power flow, cable ampacity, wave quality, protection and coordination, grounding, transients, etc.);
6. Write Technical Reports and give recommendations;
7. Work with multidisciplinary teams;
8. Maintain a good relationship with clients and understand their needs;
9. Support the business development team;
10. Contribute to the performance of independent engineering mandates.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

1. A certification in electrical engineering that is recognized in at least one Canadian province;
2. A minimum of 5 years' experience in renewable energy projects design (solar, wind, BESS);
3. Work experience with design software such as ETAP, Easy Power, Cymcap, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS, WinIGS, etc.;
4. Experience in the designing of high-voltage substations;
5. Experience in the designing of medium-voltage power collection systems;
6. Knowledge of industry standards and interconnection requirements on different Canadian networks;
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
8. Proven ability to cooperate with various stakeholders.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.