Entry level Substation Engineer

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Shape Something Different – This is your chance to join a team that’s shaping tomorrow’s energy systems and communities. As an Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer , you’ll contribute to projects that power homes, businesses, and industries across Alberta and beyond. Your work will help deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

• Design low to extra-high voltage substations, including one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and SCADA systems.
• Develop station physical layouts, ground grid designs, and structural plans that meet client standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed cable and conduit plans, foundation drawings, and lightning protection strategies.
• Support QA/QC processes to ensure deliverables meet WSP’s high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate innovative solutions into complex projects.
• Conduct site visits and occasional travel to support project execution and client engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status with APEGA or equivalent.
• Familiarity with electrical utility substations and substation design principles.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design tools; eagerness to learn advanced software.
• A passion for delivering impactful engineering solutions that enhance communities and energy systems.

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition —because your growth drives ours .
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

• BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $73,400 – $97,200
• MB & ON: $67,000 – $92,200
• ATLANTIC PROVINCES & QC: $66,300 – $88,000

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.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let’s build something great together.

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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.

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
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• We foster collaboration in everything we do
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