W

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Electrical Substation Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCA$75.10 - CA$108.80

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline and progressive experience delivering transmission and distribution substation projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams assigned to complex infrastructure programs.
  • Demonstrated substation experience is required.
  • Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a permit to practice from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • Strong knowledge of transmission and distribution substation design, protection and control, and applicable utility standards.
  • Experience working with utilities, regulatory bodies, and established contractors in Québec in a multi-stakeholder context.
  • Bilingual French and English proficiency is required, including experience communicating technical information in French.
  • Ability to combine technical depth, strategic thinking, communication, and mobilizing leadership.
  • Commitment to health and safety, quality, and ethical engineering practice, including site or construction-site presence as needed.
  • ASP Construction card.

Responsibilities

  • Lead substation project delivery from planning through execution, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with health and safety, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Manage, develop, and coach multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
  • Serve as a trusted client advisor, build strong relationships, and contribute to business growth through technical leadership and strategic vision.
  • Oversee engineering design, reviews, and approvals in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Integrate risk management, constructability, and sustainability considerations into project decisions.
  • Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and stakeholders to resolve complex technical and execution issues.
  • Work with other engineering managers across multiple substation services to support project delivery and employee development.
  • Promote health, safety, and quality throughout project stages and set the standard for safe delivery.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at WSP

See more jobs