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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Senior Engineer - Primary

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical design is required.
  • AutoCAD and Revit exposure is an added advantage.
  • Ability to work with minimal instruction and complete tasks independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Must possess a team-player attitude.
  • Employment is subject to successful completion of a background verification check; information and documents provided during recruitment must be accurate and complete.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support primary substation design for high-voltage transmission and distribution for conventional solar, battery energy storage system, and wind projects, up to 400 kV or as applicable.
  • Deliver primary engineering outputs including layout engineering, MEWP, CDM, earthing systems, substation high- and low-voltage cable systems, bus works, and bills of quantities for substations up to 400 kV.
  • Lead the development and delivery of project proposals.
  • Lead efficiency improvements in delivery.
  • Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, equipment specifications, calculations, and studies.
  • Ensure engineering deliverables meet on-time delivery, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Apply established engineering methodologies and comply with relevant international standards, including IEC, ENA, and BS.
  • Resolve technical issues during design development and proactively mitigate risks.
  • Deliver engineering design packages for multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from medium-scale tasks to large work packages.
  • Ensure design solutions are cost-effective, safe, and efficient, and align with project objectives and schedules.
  • Provide technical inputs during proposal stages, including scope definition, effort estimation, and design assumptions.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and cross-disciplinary coordination meetings.
  • Ensure work complies with applicable corporate, departmental, and legislative requirements and procedures, maintaining consistent delivery quality.
  • Coordinate with civil, secondary, protection and control, and GIS/AIS equipment specialist teams to deliver integrated designs.
  • Engage with clients, original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to clarify design requirements and resolve queries.
  • Support client engagements, workshops, and technical advisory discussions as needed.
  • Ensure designs comply with internal quality processes, project-specific requirements, and external regulatory standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and enhancing standard templates and design practices.
  • Ensure engineering outputs meet statutory and regulatory safety requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to AutoCAD and Revit is an added advantage.

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

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