Senior Electrical Engineer (Sudbury)

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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 Innovate and Lead — In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating on transformative projects that push the boundaries of what is possible. If you are looking for a challenge that offers both career growth and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you. Power the projects shaping Northern Ontario. As a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, you will lead electrical engineering for complex mining and industrial projects while helping grow WSP’s local electrical capability. You will provide senior technical direction, strengthen client relationships, and mentor a team delivering safe, reliable, and practical power solutions. You will connect with multidisciplinary mining specialists across Canada and around the world, contribute to long-term programs across multiple clients and project stages, and help shape a self-sustaining Northern Ontario electrical practice. #CASudburyMiningJobs #GlobalMining Your Impact • Lead electrical scope across studies, design, procurement support, construction support, and commissioning interfaces. • Develop and review design criteria, load lists, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, reports, and drawing packages. • Design medium- and low-voltage power distribution, grounding, protection, lighting, cable systems, and integrated electrical infrastructure. • Direct or review power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, and harmonic assessments, where applicable. • Coordinate electrical interfaces with process, mechanical, structural, instrumentation, controls, and vendor teams while guiding substations, transformers, switchgear, motor control, drives, and plant power systems. • Support field investigations, brownfield upgrades, requests for information, equipment reviews, construction and commissioning issues, senior technical reviews, mentoring, proposals, and client development. The Skills That Set You Apart • A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. • Professional Engineer registration in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain registration. • Extensive electrical engineering experience in mining, mineral processing, heavy industrial, or comparable facilities. • Strong knowledge of applicable Canadian electrical codes, standards, industrial power system practices, and medium- and low-voltage distribution. • Experience leading technical teams and multidisciplinary design packages while applying practical judgement to safety, operability, maintainability, and brownfield constraints. • Strong technical writing, client communication, senior review, decision-making, and mentoring skills. • Experience with ETAP, EasyPower, or comparable power system analysis tools is preferred. • Experience with substations, mine power distribution, large motors, drives, plant upgrades, field engineering, commissioning, or construction support is preferred. Why Choose WSP? 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. #WeAreWSP Compensation • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100 • MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800 • NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $122,100 - $162,200 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. Power a stronger future for the North Bring technical authority to the electrical systems behind Northern Ontario’s mining projects, from early decisions through safe operation. Build trusted solutions and the local team to carry them forward.