Electrical and Controls Drafter/Designer
CA$77,500 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Electrical and Controls Drafter/Designer, Power Generation”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | CA$77,500 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsDiploma
Field of studyElectrical Engineering Technology (or related)
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The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us
Step into a role where your technical expertise helps shape energy systems across Canada. From emerging low‑carbon initiatives to major facility design, you’ll contribute to projects that support energy transition, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure across the country.
WSP’s Energy & Process team works coast‑to‑coast, delivering integrated solutions for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, as well as new and evolving energy markets. As an Electrical and Controls Designer, you’ll join our dynamic Process & Energy Electrical Group and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to bring impactful, future‑ready projects to life.
This role can be based in any WSP office across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, or the Atlantic provinces.
Your Impact
- Review P&IDs and transform them into clear, accurate electrical drawings and specifications.
- Generate complete electrical drawing packages for approval, bid, and construction, including single‑line diagrams, schematics, lighting design, control panel details, heat trace design and more.
- Apply engineering and construction standards to evaluate RFQs, quotations, purchase orders, and electrical contract documents.
- Mark up vendor package/skid drawings to meet project specifications and ensure seamless integration across disciplines.
- Provide practical wiring details and technical guidance to support electrical contractors in the field.
- Offer responsive field support during construction, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and safely.
- Coordinate closely with mechanical, process, civil, structural and other teams to achieve shared project goals.
- Prepare requisitions, review BOMs, and contribute to high‑quality deliverables that keep complex projects moving forward.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- A technical diploma in electrical engineering technology or a related discipline from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical design, ideally within consulting or EPC environments. Candidates with less experience are also invited to apply in consideration for other opportunities.