Project Manager, Power Delivery

Job summary

The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams through the planning, design, and execution of large-scale transmission and substation infrastructure projects. They are responsible for managing project financials, schedules, technical risks, and stakeholder interfaces to ensure high-quality delivery.

Job details

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 Build the future with us. Support the engineering delivery of some of the most significant transmission and stations infrastructure projects shaping the future of energy. As a Project Manager, you'll bring together multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver complex projects safely, efficiently, and with lasting impact. This role offers the opportunity to provide engineering leadership while helping advance critical infrastructure that powers communities and fuels economic growth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Impact * Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams through the planning, design, review, and execution of large-scale transmission and substation projects. * Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality expectations, client requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. * Work closely with project controls to develop and monitor the cash flow and forecast as well as the project financial dashboard * Coordinate technical interfaces between stakeholders, EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal project teams. * Monitor engineering performance, schedules, budgets, and project milestones to support effective project delivery. * Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while fostering a proactive problem-solving culture. * Support procurement activities through technical reviews, bid evaluations, and contractor submissions. * Contribute to the development of engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Skills That Set You Apart * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or a related Engineering discipline. * Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility to obtain registration. * 7+ years of progressive engineering and infrastructure project delivery experience. * Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on utility, transmission, energy, or large infrastructure projects. * Strong knowledge of transmission line, substation, and power system engineering projects. * Experience overseeing engineering consultants, EPC contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders. * Proven ability to manage technical risk, engineering quality processes, and complex project interfaces. * Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness, and leadership capabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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. #WeAreWSP #LI_Hybrid -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compensation: AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 to $138,000 MB & ON: $95,000 to $130,800 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 to $124,900 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make Your Mark with WSP If you're ready to bring your expertise to impactful industrial projects, we’d love to hear from you. Together, let’s build the systems that power Canada’s future. 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 [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety]. 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 [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies].

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams through the planning, design, and execution of large-scale transmission and substation infrastructure projects. They are responsible for managing project financials, schedules, technical risks, and stakeholder interfaces to ensure high-quality delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and possess a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in engineering and infrastructure project delivery is required.

Benefits

• Flexible work • Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Engineering leadership
• Transmission infrastructure
• Substation engineering
• Multidisciplinary team management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Risk management
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Procurement
• Bid evaluation
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory compliance
• Technical risk assessment
• Commercial awareness
• Employment Equity
• Project Controls
• Resilience
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Design Reviews
• Disabilities
• Economic Growth
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Electric Power Systems
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Software Technical Review
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Consulting
• Project Delivery Manager
• Engineering Project Manager
• Manufacturing Managers
• Architectural and Engineering Managers