Business Development Specialist, Electrical Building Engineering

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Specialist with a strong background in electrical engineering or electrical technology, specifically within the context of building projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for identifying market opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and driving strategic growth initiatives. This role also incorporates elements of project management, making it perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and want to play a key role in shaping the future of our business. This position can be based from any WSP office in Alberta.

Why choose WSP?

• 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. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, 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.

What you can expect to do here:

• Identify and pursue potential clients through networking and marketing methods across Alberta

• Attend seminars and networking events

• Monitor market trends and explore new avenues for clients and revenue opportunities

• Develop connections and networking in key sector areas and markets

• Build and maintain industry relationships

• Review and prepare proposals and fee letters, single and multi-disciplinary

• Collaborate across disciplines for multi-disciplinary proposals

• Manage key contracts for major Clients and acting as prime contact within WSP

• Support project planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities.

• Assist in the development of project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies as required.

• Respond promptly to client inquiries and resolve issues to ensure client satisfaction.

• Prepare regular reports on business development activities, project status, and sales performance.

Maintain accurate records of contacts, leads, proposals, and project documentation.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years' experience in business development or technical sales, preferably within building projects or the construction industry.

• Proven project management experience is a strong asset.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

• Ability to travel to client sites, events, and meetings as required.

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 READ THE FULL POLICY.