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WSP Canada

Electrical Designer - Mining

Posted A month ago

Job Description

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

Design the systems that power the future.

This full-time Engineering CAD Designer role is ideal for someone who enjoys transforming engineering concepts into detailed, constructible designs. You'll support electrical, instrumentation, communications, and control disciplines on industrial and infrastructure projects, working closely with engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality 2D and 3D design packages.

Using the Bentley Design Suite, you'll help shape safe, efficient, and future-ready solutions that support some of WSP's most impactful projects across Canada.

Your Impact
  • Create and modify detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD and BIM platforms
  • Perform electrical, instrumentation, communications, and control drafting, including:
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Wiring and interconnection diagrams
  • Loop diagrams and layouts
  • Develop accurate 3D CAD models that support multidisciplinary coordination
  • Support or administer Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms and workflows
  • Prepare drawings and models for construction, procurement, and as-built documentation
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to ensure integrated design delivery
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of CAD standards and processes
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Diploma or technical certification in Engineering Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field
  • CAD design experience ranging from 2 years through senior - level expertise, with responsibilities aligned to experience
  • Designers with 5+ years of experience will have opportunities to take on increased technical complexity and mentorship responsibilities
  • Senior designers with 10+ years of experience may support advanced coordination and project delivery activities
  • Proficiency with Bentley Design Suite tools such as:
    • MicroStation
    • OpenPlant Modeler
    • Bentley Raceway and Cable Management (BRCM)
    • iTwin or ProjectWise (asset)
  • Experience producing electrical, instrumentation, and control design deliverables
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple design tasks simultaneously
  • A collaborative mindset and interest in working within multidisciplinary project teams
Compensation
This role is open to two different seniority levels. As such, two compensation ranges are being shared to reflect the scope, experience, and level of responsibility aligned to each level.

Junior / Intermediate Level

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $63,300 - $83,800
MB & ON: $57,700 - $79,500
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $57,2000 - $75,900

Senior Level (10+ years of experience)

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 - $124,200
MB & ON: $85,500 - $117,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $84,700 - $112,400

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.
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
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-05-17

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