Electrical and Controls Designer
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 – 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, Ontario, or the Atlantic provinces.
Your Impact
We exist to shape communities and advance humanity.
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 Us
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.
At WSP:
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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
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 – 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, 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.
- 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.
- Experience supporting heavy industrial projects — exposure to oil & gas, gas compression, processing facilities, or energy transition projects is a strong asset.
- 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.
We exist to shape communities and 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 ambition because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work and real balance – we encourage you to prioritize what matters.
- 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
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 Us
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.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.