Principal Electrical Engineer – Hydropower and Dams

Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer – Hydropower and Dams

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Our Power subsector is a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supporting clients from coast to coast. We have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design and site services. Our expertise in Transmission and Distribution, Hydropower and Dams and Renewable Energy development and rehabilitation projects is widely recognized. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

This position is within the Hydropower and Dams market sector of our Energy group. The market sector specializes in hydropower and dam projects (development, refurbishment) as well as dam safety. We work in collaboration with clients in the public and private sectors on innovative projects, enabling our team members to prove their expertise and train the next generation of passionate professionals.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, Hydropower and Dams to join our National Electrical Team in one of our Quebec offices – Montreal, Laval, Brossard, Quebec City, Levis, Sherbrooke, Chicoutimi or Trois-Rivières, Toronto, Edmonton or Calgary.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.


• Our Flexible Work Policy encourages balance in our lives and supports you on and off the job.


• A Canadian success story – proud to wear the red and white of Canada 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.


• Outstanding career opportunities – growing and pushing ourselves every day.


• A phenomenal collaborative culture with genuinely good people doing humbly important work.

• We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare, a wellness platform, and great savings programs.

What you can expect to do here

• Participate in the design, integration and commissioning of control and protection systems for hydropower generating stations and dams, including industrial programmable logic controllers, protection relays, human-machine interfaces and communication networks.


• Develop control diagrams, control logic and sequencing of control systems for both major and balance of plant (BoP) equipment.


• Select, configure and coordinate protection relays for generators, transformers, lines and BoP equipment.


• Design BoP equipment (such as low and medium voltage and AC/DC distribution systems, transformers, diesel-powered generators) and controls for mechanical hoisting equipment for hydropower generating stations and dams.


• Conduct electrical studies (power flow, short circuit, lighting, load, etc.).


• Contribute to the preparation of plans, specifications, reports and other technical documents for electrical, control and other BoP equipment as part of dams and hydraulic and hydropower structures.


• Ensure designs comply with guidelines, code requirements, regulations and other reference documents.


• Support project managers in technical planning, oversight and coordination of projects.


• Work closely with technical teams already in place to coordinate engineering work.


• Supervise engineering resources, including technicians and other engineers, during project delivery.


• Mentor the team, sharing experience and best practices.


• Oversee quality assurance for various deliverables.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or any other equivalent qualification.


• Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience.


• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in electrical system design for hydropower generating stations and dams (required).


• OIQ membership and the title of engineer (required).


• ASP Construction card (the position requires occasional travel).


• Sense of initiative, proactive attitude, resourcefulness, autonomy and attention to detail.


• Ability to work in a team.


• Versatility and a broad range of knowledge are assets.


• Bilingualism is required, as you will participate in national initiatives requiring communication with French and English-speaking colleagues and clients.

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.

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. For more information please read the full policy.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services