Intermediate Project Manager, Transmission & Distribution

The Opportunity:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, advisory services, detailed design, and owner engineer services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Project Manager, Transmission & Distribution to join our National Electrical Team, located in our downtown Toronto office.

This position will play a crucial role in providing Project Management support in the design and optimization of distribution and transmission lines, overhead and underground, related to but not limited to power facilities, high voltage or medium voltage transmission, station/substations, and distribution facilities. This role involves close management and collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of electrical engineering, strong technical expertise and ideally consulting experience ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Assist the Project Manager to manage multidisciplinary projects focused on transmission and distribution.
• Act as a liaison between the project manager and team members.
• Assist with planning and organizing tasks, managing a project action register, organizing meetings and taking meeting notes.
• Create reports and updates for the project management team.
• Manage deadlines and workflow, and schedule meetings and appointments.
• Keep track of budgeting details and changes in project goals.
• Evaluate project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Support project management processes, including opening, closing and quality assurance processes.
• Track change requests to ensure regular follow-up.
• Other duties as assigned/required such as supporting proposal writing.
• Use and develop leadership skills on an ongoing basis.
• Daily communication to all stakeholders and exchange technical requirements and project information.
• Occasional travel for project meetings, site assessments, training and other purposes.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in engineering or other relevant field.
• 5 to 7 years experience ideally around electrical engineering.
• Over 2 years of experience in project coordination is highly recommended.
• Experience in a Project Management role managing complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Ideally member in good standing as a Professional Engineer within your province of practice preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to meet deadlines, execute and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of planning software (MS Project or Primavera P6) considered an asset.
• PMP certification considered an asset.
• Proactive approach to problem solving with good decision-making skills.