{
  "language": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/epc-contractors/wsp",
  "company": {
    "id": "wsp",
    "slug": "wsp",
    "name": "WSP",
    "legalName": "WSP Global Inc.",
    "country": "Canada",
    "headquarters": "Montreal, Quebec, Canada",
    "tagline": "Global engineering, grid design and Owner’s Engineer services",
    "overview": "WSP is a Canadian-headquartered engineering and professional services group based in Montreal. Its legacy operations date to 1959; the Canadian Genivar business was established in 1993 and the WSP Global corporate name followed in 2014. Its energy work includes generation studies, transmission and substation design, environmental assessment and Owner’s Engineer appointments. The references here document engineering, advisory and construction management responsibilities. They do not establish a single turnkey EPC contract for the complete assets or direct equipment supply by WSP.",
    "specialization": [
      "Transmission and substation engineering",
      "Renewables and grid integration",
      "Environmental assessment and permitting",
      "Program and construction management"
    ],
    "services": [
      {
        "name": "Power system engineering",
        "description": "Studies, transmission routing and multidisciplinary substation design for the appointed engineering scope."
      },
      {
        "name": "Owner’s Engineer",
        "description": "Technical review, quality surveillance, contractor interfaces and testing support for project owners."
      },
      {
        "name": "Environment and planning",
        "description": "Environmental constraints, consents, stakeholder engagement and route or site alternatives."
      },
      {
        "name": "Program and construction management",
        "description": "Schedule, cost, design compliance and construction coordination without assuming every builder’s contractual scope."
      }
    ],
    "keyProjects": [
      {
        "title": "Saint-Philémon community wind farm",
        "client": "Hydro-Québec",
        "country": "Canada",
        "capacityOrScope": "8 wind turbines and a 25 kV switching station; engineering and construction management",
        "description": "WSP supported design, procurement assistance, construction management and the owner’s site representation. The official reference records operation in 2015 and coordinated grid, automation and acceptance testing.",
        "technologies": [
          "Wind",
          "25 kV",
          "SCADA"
        ],
        "sourceUrl": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/projects/saint-philemon-windfarm",
        "completionYear": 2015
      },
      {
        "title": "TenneT onshore converter station program",
        "client": "TenneT / Dura Vermeer",
        "country": "Netherlands",
        "capacityOrScope": "Multidisciplinary building design for 2 GW-standard HVDC land stations",
        "description": "WSP designs structural, mechanical, electrical and building interfaces with Dura Vermeer. The reference describes a future program; station rating is the owner’s design standard, not commissioned capacity delivered by WSP.",
        "technologies": [
          "HVDC",
          "BIM"
        ],
        "sourceUrl": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/projects/tennet-land-station"
      },
      {
        "title": "National Grid Grimsby–Walpole route planning",
        "client": "National Grid",
        "country": "United Kingdom",
        "capacityOrScope": "Route and site assessment for 140 km of proposed transmission and up to 6 substations",
        "description": "WSP combines GIS, engineering, environmental and consenting inputs to compare route and site alternatives. The source concerns development planning and does not report construction completion or energization.",
        "technologies": [
          "GIS",
          "Transmission planning"
        ],
        "sourceUrl": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/projects/nget-powering-the-future"
      }
    ],
    "highlightStats": [
      {
        "label": "Legacy operations since",
        "value": "1959"
      },
      {
        "label": "Professionals reported in 2026",
        "value": "83000"
      },
      {
        "label": "Countries of presence",
        "value": "50+"
      }
    ],
    "foundedYear": 1959,
    "countryCode": "CA",
    "website": "https://www.wsp.com",
    "logo": "/logos/wsp.svg",
    "sectors": [
      "power-generation",
      "renewable-energy",
      "substations-transmission",
      "industrial-plants",
      "energy-storage-bess"
    ],
    "turnkeyCapabilities": {
      "engineeringDesign": true,
      "procurementSupply": false,
      "constructionCivil": false,
      "commissioningTesting": true,
      "substationEpc": false,
      "highVoltageTransmission": true,
      "powerPlantEpc": false,
      "gridInterconnection": true
    },
    "certifications": [],
    "contactInfo": {
      "address": "Montreal, Quebec, Canada",
      "website": "https://www.wsp.com",
      "inquiryUrl": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gl/contact-us"
    },
    "sources": [
      {
        "name": "WSP · Corporate history",
        "url": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gl/who-we-are/our-history"
      },
      {
        "name": "WSP · Energy platform and legacy roots",
        "url": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/news/2026/powering-whats-next"
      },
      {
        "name": "WSP · Current corporate profile",
        "url": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gl/investors/press-releases/details/wsp-to-acquire-gcm-corpo,-expanding-its-energy-platform-in-canada/3372874/2026"
      },
      {
        "name": "WSP · Saint-Philémon community wind farm",
        "url": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/projects/saint-philemon-windfarm"
      },
      {
        "name": "WSP · TenneT onshore converter station program",
        "url": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/projects/tennet-land-station"
      },
      {
        "name": "WSP · National Grid Grimsby–Walpole route planning",
        "url": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/projects/nget-powering-the-future"
      }
    ]
  },
  "leadership": {
    "name": "Alexandre L’Heureux",
    "role": {
      "en": "President and Chief Executive Officer",
      "tr": "Başkan ve İcra Kurulu Başkanı",
      "de": "Präsident und Chief Executive Officer",
      "ru": "Президент и генеральный директор",
      "es": "Presidente y director ejecutivo",
      "ar": "الرئيس والمدير التنفيذي",
      "it": "Presidente e amministratore delegato",
      "pt": "Presidente e diretor executivo"
    },
    "since": "2016-10",
    "verifiedOn": "2026-10-10",
    "biography": {
      "en": "Alexandre L’Heureux has been president and CEO of WSP since October 2016, after joining as chief financial officer in July 2010. The official leadership biography describes international experience in finance, business strategy and acquisitions. His executive responsibilities cover the group’s professional services strategy, growth and integration. Before WSP, he was a partner and chief financial officer at Auven Therapeutics. The current corporate releases identify him as WSP’s president and CEO.",
      "tr": "Alexandre L’Heureux, Temmuz 2010’da finans direktörü olarak katıldığı WSP’nin Ekim 2016’dan beri başkanı ve CEO’sudur. Resmi liderlik biyografisi finans, iş stratejisi ve satın almalardaki uluslararası deneyimini anlatır. Yönetim sorumluluğu grubun profesyonel hizmet stratejisini, büyümesini ve entegrasyonunu kapsar. WSP öncesinde Auven Therapeutics’te ortak ve finans direktörüydü. Güncel şirket açıklamaları kendisini WSP başkanı ve CEO’su olarak tanımlar.",
      "de": "Alexandre L’Heureux ist seit Oktober 2016 Präsident und CEO von WSP, nachdem er im Juli 2010 als Finanzvorstand eintrat. Die offizielle Biografie beschreibt internationale Erfahrung in Finanzen, Geschäftsstrategie und Übernahmen. Seine Verantwortung umfasst Strategie, Wachstum und Integration der Fachleistungsgruppe. Zuvor war er Partner und Finanzvorstand von Auven Therapeutics. Aktuelle Unternehmensmeldungen bestätigen ihn als Präsidenten und CEO von WSP.",
      "ru": "Alexandre L’Heureux возглавляет WSP как президент и генеральный директор с октября 2016 года; в июле 2010 года он пришёл финансовым директором. Официальная биография отмечает международный опыт в финансах, стратегии и приобретениях. Его ответственность охватывает стратегию профессиональных услуг, рост и интеграцию группы. Ранее он был партнёром и финансовым директором Auven Therapeutics. Текущие сообщения подтверждают его должность президента и генерального директора WSP.",
      "es": "Alexandre L’Heureux es presidente y CEO de WSP desde octubre de 2016, tras incorporarse como director financiero en julio de 2010. La biografía oficial describe experiencia internacional en finanzas, estrategia y adquisiciones. Sus responsabilidades abarcan estrategia de servicios profesionales, crecimiento e integración del grupo. Antes fue socio y director financiero de Auven Therapeutics. Los comunicados actuales lo identifican como presidente y CEO de WSP.",
      "ar": "يتولى Alexandre L’Heureux رئاسة WSP وإدارتها التنفيذية منذ أكتوبر 2016، بعدما انضم مديراً مالياً في يوليو 2010. تذكر سيرته الرسمية خبرة دولية في التمويل واستراتيجية الأعمال والاستحواذات. تشمل مسؤوليته استراتيجية الخدمات المهنية والنمو ودمج أعمال المجموعة. كان سابقاً شريكاً ومديراً مالياً في Auven Therapeutics. تؤكد إعلانات الشركة الحالية هويته رئيساً ومديراً تنفيذياً لشركة WSP.",
      "it": "Alexandre L’Heureux è presidente e CEO di WSP da ottobre 2016, dopo l’ingresso come direttore finanziario a luglio 2010. La biografia ufficiale descrive esperienza internazionale in finanza, strategia e acquisizioni. Le sue responsabilità comprendono strategia dei servizi professionali, crescita e integrazione del gruppo. In precedenza era partner e direttore finanziario di Auven Therapeutics. I comunicati attuali lo identificano come presidente e CEO di WSP.",
      "pt": "Alexandre L’Heureux é presidente e CEO da WSP desde outubro de 2016, após ingressar como diretor financeiro em julho de 2010. A biografia oficial descreve experiência internacional em finanças, estratégia e aquisições. Suas responsabilidades abrangem estratégia de serviços profissionais, crescimento e integração do grupo. Antes, foi sócio e diretor financeiro da Auven Therapeutics. Os comunicados atuais o identificam como presidente e CEO da WSP."
    },
    "sources": [
      {
        "name": "WSP · Current global leadership biography",
        "url": "https://www.wsp.com/en-us/who-we-are/global-leadership"
      },
      {
        "name": "WSP · Current president and CEO identification",
        "url": "https://www.wsp.com/en-gl/investors/press-releases/details/wsp-to-acquire-gcm-corpo,-expanding-its-energy-platform-in-canada/3372874/2026"
      }
    ]
  },
  "news": [
    {
      "title": "WSP agrees to acquire GCM Corpo to expand Canadian energy engineering",
      "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/wsp-gcm-corpo-acquisition-agreement-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "WSP reports engineering support for Park Avenue Viaduct milestone",
      "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/wsp-park-avenue-viaduct-superstructure-milestone-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "WSP joins engineering team for Copenhagen’s Refshaleøen plan",
      "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/wsp-refshaleoen-copenhagen-structure-plan-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "WSP supports LA Metro Purple Line section opening as Owner’s Engineer",
      "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/wsp-la-metro-purple-line-section-one-opening-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "WSP final design supports light rail across Lake Washington’s floating bridge",
      "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/wsp-crosslake-floating-bridge-light-rail-opening-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "WSP outlines global power and energy engineering platform",
      "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/wsp-global-power-energy-engineering-platform-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "WSP completes TRC acquisition and expands power engineering platform",
      "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/wsp-trc-acquisition-completed-energy-platform-2026"
    }
  ]
}