Market Leader, Transmission & Distribution

The Opportunity:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services.  Our expertise in Transmissions & Distribution, Hydropower and Dams, and Renewable Energy is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts within collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.  

The Market Leader, Transmission & Distribution is responsible for overseeing and leading the technical T&D practice in Québec. This includes leading projects and being responsible for certain accounts and engagements, as well as the overall compliance with national and local regulations, and maintaining high standards of service reliability and customer satisfaction.

WSP is a leader in the delivery of clean energy and Power sector solutions to meet the increasing demand for safe, secure, and sustainable energy for Canadians which requires a substantial expansion of the electricity transmission network. In this leadership role, you will help bring WSP’s vast expertise, experience, and innovation to support our clients, utilities, and communities in the transformation to a new energy future. 

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee- focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• You will be the Technical Market Leader for T&D.
• You will be responsible for leading and growing the Transmission and Distribution practice.
• You will act as a thought leader, applying advanced in-depth and broad knowledge and be externally recognized as a top “go-to” resource in their field.
• You will make decisions on highly complex issues regarding work approach for project components and completion of team tasks and responsibilities.
• You will anticipate business needs, secure required resources, and lead initiatives to implement change in the organization.
• You will make recommendations and be involved with important decision-making on highly technical and complex aspects of WSP projects.
• You will be accountable to lead certain client accounts and engagements within T&D.
• You will support the growth of technical disciplines required for T&D.
• You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and provide oversight and governance on the various major project ongoing within the T&D team.
• You will provide governance on T&D jobs including quality, and provide leadership on T&D proposals.
• You will collaborate with other internal departments and stakeholders to improve quality and project delivery, including management of subconsultants.
• You will mentor and coach other T&D staff as required.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Engineering degree in a related discipline or technical diploma from a post-secondary institution is required.
• P.Eng. designation is required.
• More than 10 years’ experience in a leadership role, and must have experience in the Power sector with Transmission & Distribution.
• Experience in solar, wind, hydroelectricity and dams, power generation, energy or electricity production (an asset).
• Proven experience in business development with an existing network in the Transmission & Distribution market.
• Strong financial and business acumen - experience with managing business operations and/or a P&L, (an asset).
• Strong understanding of the energy sector, including industry trends and emerging technologies related to the energy transformation and decarbonization.
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with clients.
• Bilingualism is required because the individual will participate in national initiatives requiring communication with English- and French-speaking colleagues and clients. 

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