Manager, Electrical Engineering - Renewables

Job Description

The Opportunity :

WSP is seeking a Manager, Electrical Engineering - Renewables to join our ERI (Energy, Resources, Industry) team, based in our Quebec City or Montreal Offices in Quebec! This position will supervise a team of engineers and technicians across Canada responsible for the development of renewable energy projects and high-voltage substations.

You will lead and program manage medium to large projects in electrical engineering within our renewables market (solar, wind, and battery energy storage) and support the Hydro and Dams and Transmission and Distribution markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make an impact within a dynamic and growing industry as we work towards a sustainable future at WSP.

Are you interested in being part of meaningful projects?

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country 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, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here :

• As part of the Renewables Market leadership team, you will lead all administrative, human resources, and technical management tasks within the electrical discipline.
• You will supervise a team engineers and technicians spread across Canada.
• You will oversee electrical work and provide guidance to engineers, technicians, and drafting teams across the market.
• You will develop initiatives to strengthen operational and technical project delivery as well as technical development of the electrical discipline.
• You will lead projects in electrical engineering within our renewables market (solar, wind, and battery energy storage) and support the Hydro and Dams and Transmission and Distribution markets.
• You will ensure quality control of deliverables.
• You will participate in the growth of the business unit.
• You will participate in the preparation of proposals and business development activities.

What you'll bring to WSP :

• A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Quebec or another province in Canada
• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in consulting engineering and engineering management
• At least 5+ years of experience managing / leading a team of engineers and / or technicians
• Previous experience with renewable energy projects (solar, wind, battery energy storage, etc.)
• Experience in executing multi-discipline engineering work on medium and large-scale complex projects across the pre-feasibility study, feasibility study, basic and detail engineering the full EP and EPCM life cycle, including field engineering and commissioning experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Must be bilingual - English, French
• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Multi-disciplinary versatility; a dynamic, team-spirited, and quality-oriented approach; and a commitment to technical excellence are essential.

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.

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