At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of cutting-edge electrical systems for mission critical data centres.
- Company: Join WSP, a top Canadian employer known for innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team driving sustainable growth and technical excellence.
- Why this job: Shape the future of digital infrastructure and make a real impact in technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 135200 - 179100 $ per year.
Join our Mission Critical & Data Centers team as a Lead Electrical Engineer and help shape the future of digital infrastructure across Alberta and Western Canada. This is an opportunity to lead the design and delivery of some of the country's most advanced enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, AI, and high-performance computing facilities.
Your Impact:
- Lead the design and delivery of mission critical electrical systems for enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, and AI-ready data center projects.
- Serve as Engineer of Record (EoR), providing technical leadership, accountability, and engineering oversight throughout project lifecycles.
- Drive innovative solutions for critical power infrastructure, resiliency planning, operational continuity, and energy efficiency.
- Guide the integration of utility services, medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, standby generation, UPS systems, grounding, and monitoring systems.
- Collaborate with mechanical, structural, civil, controls, and commissioning specialists to deliver fully integrated mission critical facilities.
- Champion BIM and digital engineering practices that enhance coordination, constructability, project delivery, and long‑term operational performance.
- Support clients as a trusted technical advisor, helping them navigate complex infrastructure challenges and future technology requirements.
- Contribute to business growth through technical proposals, client engagement, strategic pursuits, and continuous improvement of engineering standards and best practices.
The Skills That Set You Apart:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with licensure in Alberta, and/or British Columbia.
- 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including extensive mission critical and data center project experience.
- Demonstrated experience serving as Engineer of Record on complex building and infrastructure projects.
- Deep expertise in critical power systems, including utility services, medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, standby generation, UPS systems, grounding, electrical distribution, and monitoring systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure supporting AI, HPC, and high-density computing environments.
- Experience designing scalable electrical architectures that accommodate future growth and evolving operational requirements.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Canada to support project delivery, commissioning, client engagement, and business development activities.
Why Choose WSP?
- 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.
- Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Ready to Shape the Future? Take the lead on some of Canada's most complex and innovative mission critical projects. Join a team that is helping power cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation digital infrastructure while advancing technical excellence, client success, and sustainable growth.
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. 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.
Lead Electrical Engineer in Calgary employer: WSP Canada
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