At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electric substation projects and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions.
- Company: Join WSP, a top Canadian employer shaping communities and advancing humanity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in energy systems while enjoying the stunning lifestyle of Trail, BC.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years in power utility engineering.
The predicted salary is between 114600 - 151800 $ per year.
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This secondment opportunity places you within a major Utilities client, supporting the delivery of complex power infrastructure that keeps communities connected and resilient. Based in Trail, BC, the Electrical Engineer role offers the chance to work at the heart of utility operations—collaborating directly with client engineering, planning, construction, and operational teams.
About Trail, BC: Nestled in British Columbia’s scenic West Kootenay region, Trail offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Surrounded by mountains and set along the Columbia River, this welcoming community combines a strong industrial foundation with endless outdoor adventure—from skiing and hiking to golf and waterfront recreation. With its affordability, safe neighborhoods, and growing arts scene, Trail is an ideal place to build your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Your Impact:
- Serve as Engineer of Record (EoR) for electric substation projects, guiding design technologists and producing detailed designs, material lists, and IFC packages.
- Act as the client’s Owner’s Engineer, ensuring external consultants meet scope, standards, and project timelines.
- Apply advanced engineering calculations, technical analysis, and critical judgment to high-impact design decisions.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering skill development, quality, and best practices.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of major, moderate, and minor station projects, maintaining schedule, risk awareness, and technical integrity.
- Collaborate closely with planning, operations, project management, and multidisciplinary engineering partners to drive project execution.
- Lead engineering project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and risk assessments.
- Provide real-time construction support, troubleshooting and resolving field issues.
- Oversee engineering closeout activities, ensuring documentation integrity and alignment with client requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, technical discussions, and process refinement.
The Skills That Set You Apart:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in electric substation design, power utility engineering, or industrial electrical infrastructure.
- Deep understanding of transmission, distribution, and station equipment, design standards, and utility practices.
- Experience working within a utility environment or delivering client embedded engineering support.
- Proficiency in design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, MS Office, Primavera, SharePoint, and engineering software such as CDGES, CymeTCC, ETAP, Polywater, or equivalents.
- Strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple complex projects and deliver high-quality work.
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, construction support, and operational coordination.
Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. Proudly Canadian—Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. A global community of brilliant minds—ideas, mentors, and opportunities within reach. Limitless opportunities to tailor your career and grow your impact. Flexible work and real balance—we support you in prioritizing what matters.
Compensation: BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $114,600 to $151,800 MB & ON: $104,500 to $143,900 Atlantic Provinces & QC: $103,500 to $137,400.
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.
Ready to Shape the Future? Make your mark in Trail, BC and help deliver the energy systems that power our communities.
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