Solar PV Engineer

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

Shape the future of renewable energy with us.

You will help design, optimize, and advance solar projects that are transforming Canada’s energy landscape. In this role, you will collaborate with passionate experts and contribute to innovative projects that create real impact in our communities. As a Solar PV Engineer with us, you will be part of our national renewable energy team, leveraging your skills in the design and optimization of utility-scale solar project systems across Canada. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals from multiple engineering disciplines, support projects from early-stage development through detailed design and construction, and help deliver practical, high-performing renewable energy solutions for our clients.

This is an opportunity to deepen your solar expertise, contribute to the continuous improvement of our technical practices, and grow your career within one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.

This position can be located out of any of our Canadian WSP Offices - ideally, Ontario or Quebec.

Your Impact

• Design and optimize utility-scale solar PV projects across Canada.


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, constructible solutions.


• Develop and optimize solar layouts, equipment configurations, and design parameters.


• Support projects from feasibility and development through design, construction, commissioning, and operations.


• Evaluate PV modules, inverters, racking systems, and other equipment.


• Analyze geospatial and project data and prepare deliverables using AutoCAD and GIS tools.


• Support energy-yield assessments and interpret modelling results and performance drivers.


• Contribute to technical due diligence and independent engineering reviews.


• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and third-party deliverables.


• Present technical findings and recommendations clearly to clients and project teams.


• Improve solar design workflows, modelling methods, tools, and services.


• Collaborate with renewable energy experts across Canada and take on increasingly complex assignments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Energy or other relevant engineering discipline.


• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in solar energy, power generation, engineering consulting, or a closely related field. Utility-scale projects experience expected.


• P.ENG licensed or in final stages (within a year).


• Experience supporting the design, optimization, energy assessment, or technical review of solar PV projects.


• An understanding of utility-scale solar technologies and the interaction between layouts, equipment selection, site conditions, constructability, and energy performance.


• A practical, analytical, and collaborative approach to solving engineering problems.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to clients and multidisciplinary teams.


• The ability to organize priorities and contribute effectively to multiple projects in a consulting environment.


• Eligibility for registration as a professional engineer in Canada, or progress toward registration, is preferred.


• Experience with solar modelling software such as PVsyst, HelioScope, or SAM is considered an asset.


• Proficiency with AutoCAD a must.


• Experience in Civil 3D, GIS tools, or solar-layout optimization software is considered an asset.

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.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $89,800 to $118,900


• MB & ON: $81,900 to $112,800


• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 to $107.700

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.

About 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.