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WSP in Canada

Senior Substation Engineer, Power Delivery

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Experience: At least 10 to 15 years' experience in substation design engineering within utility, consulting, or industrial environments.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

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Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us - Join a national team powering Canada’s energy transformation. As a Senior Substation Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering Substation design solutions for high-voltage utility and renewable energy projects across Canada. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you’ll contribute to projects from concept through commissioning while helping clients solve complex power system challenges.

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, detailed design, and site 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.

Your Impact

Perform detailed design of medium- and high-voltage utility substations as an experienced senior engineer in accordance with applicable industry standards, including IEEE and ANSI standards.
Develop one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing plans, substation physical layouts, grounding layouts, and equipment details.
Perform engineering calculations, including lightning protection, battery sizing, AC station service sizing, cable ampacities and conduit and cable tray sizing.
Develop protection and control designs for transmission and distribution substations.
Prepare protection philosophies, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and panel layouts.
Support the development of design basis documents, technical specifications, engineering calculations, reports, and construction packages.
Collaborate with clients, utilities, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
Participate in multidisciplinary project teams delivering renewable energy, utility, and industrial power projects.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and share technical knowledge across the team.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Canada.
At least 10 to 15 years' experience in substation design engineering within utility, consulting, or industrial environments.
Demonstrated experience serving as a substation design engineer on multiple concurrent brownfield and greenfield projects.
Working knowledge of transmission and distribution protection philosophies and industry standards.
Experience in substation design at 500 kV voltage level is considered an asset.
Knowledge of IEC 61850 communication protocols and digital substations is considered an asset.
Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and client-facing communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
Willingness to travel occasionally to client facilities, substations, or project sites

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

Proudly Canadian – We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
Limitless opportunities start here - we help you tailor your career to match your ambitions.
Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP #WithUsYouCan

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $60.20 – $79.80

MB & ON: $54.90 – $75.70

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $54.40 – $72.20

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

If you’re driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career building the energy systems that power communities across Canada.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here .

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Responsibilities

Design medium- and high-voltage utility substations, including physical layouts, protection and control systems, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and construction packages. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical support through procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Canadian P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration are required. Candidates should have 10–15 years of substation design experience, knowledge of transmission and distribution protection standards, and strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Substation Design
High-Voltage Engineering
Medium-Voltage Engineering
Protection and Control Design
Electrical Engineering Calculations
One-Line Diagrams
Grounding Design
Cable Routing and Sizing
Lightning Protection
Battery Sizing
AC/DC Schematics
IEEE and ANSI Standards
IEC 61850
Technical Writing
Project Collaboration
Testing and Commissioning

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Keywords

Substation Design
Power Delivery
Electrical Engineering
Medium Voltage
High Voltage
Utility Substations
Transmission
Distribution
Protection and Control
IEEE Standards
ANSI Standards
IEC 61850
Digital Substations
One-Line Diagrams
General Arrangements
Grounding Layouts
Lightning Protection
Battery Sizing
AC Station Service
Cable Ampacity
Conduit Sizing
Cable Tray Sizing
AC/DC Schematics
Wiring Diagrams
Logic Diagrams
Panel Layouts
Greenfield Projects
Brownfield Projects
Renewable Energy
Testing and Commissioning

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