Lead Advisor (Energy Transition)

WSP

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 hours ago
Job Category: AdvisoryJob Description:The Opportunity:Our Energy subsector, a key component of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we support your upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Lead Advisor, to join our Energy Transition Advisory team within WSP Canada's Energy Resources and Industry (ERI) business line. This role can be based in Toronto (GTA), Montreal, Calgary or Vancouver.Our Advisory team delivers strategic insights and innovative and solutions to help clients address the impacts of climate change, transition from high carbon to low carbon energy systems, and achieve their sustainability and business objectives. We provide technical, operational and investment analysis that supports informed decision-making across the energy infrastructure spectrum. This role is at the intersection of technical expertise and strategic consulting and is suited for a highly motivated professional who thrives on solving complex, multi-disciplinary challenges related to Energy Transition. Responsibilities will include ensuring the delivery of a range of advisory services to support clients in the early stages of problem evaluation, technology selection, risk management and investment planning. The successful candidate will possess a broad understanding of energy technologies, the nexus between AI and energy, large scale energy project developments, the functioning of the energy markets, and the drivers for successful operations.Be involved in projects with our Energy division and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges!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.#WeAreWSP #ERIcareersWSP #ERIcarrièresWSP #WSP-ERIWhat you can expect to do here:
  • Provide technical advisory across hydrogen, CCUS, biofuels, renewables, and midstream assets (pipelines, grid, storage)
  • Lead engagements: concept development, feasibility studies, technology assessments, business cases, and energy system optimization
  • Develop decarbonization strategies and roadmaps for high-emission sectors
  • Recommend low-carbon technologies tailored to client operations
  • Conduct GHG evaluations and life cycle assessments (LCA)
  • Assess solutions for powering data centers and consider AI to optimize energy systems
  • Analyze regulations and incentives to identify clean energy investment risks/opportunities
  • Support due diligence and risk assessments for energy projects
  • Act as project manager from initiation to completion
  • Collaborate across WSP's global network to ensure project success
  • Mentor junior team members and build client relationships
  • Lead proposal development and strategic pitches
  • Contribute thought leadership and represent WSP at industry forums
  • Build partnerships to address energy transition challenges and drive innovation
What you'll bring to WSP
  • Passion for climate change impacts and a keen interest in decarbonization
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, economics, or a related field of study.
  • Post-graduate degree in engineering, science, business, economics, or a related field of study is preferred.
  • 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in energy advisory and/or working with organizations in the ERI sector.
  • Experience in new energy technologies.
  • Expertise in energy yield assessment and relevant financial and statistical analysis
  • Expertise in carbon analytics - marginal cost of abatement, levelized cost of conserved carbon etc.
  • Strong project management skills and knowledge of energy project lifecycle
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Able to travel domestically.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is preferred.
#LI-HybridAbout Us:WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.At WSP:
  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
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.Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please

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