About

Engineering solutions built on precision

For over five decades, SMP has supported complex built environments through their full life cycle. We deliver coordinated electrical engineering services where technical precision, clarity, and efficiency are critical to success. And, we never lose sight of the people and communities those systems serve.
Company overview

From early planning to long-term performance

SMP Engineering began with the desire to enable and activate some of the most iconic spaces in Canada.

Our work supports every phase of a project, from pre-design and planning through construction and post-construction verification. But beyond the technical, our work is about enabling the places where people gather, learn, heal, and build their lives.

Shaped through decades of work through our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, our practice has evolved alongside the communities we serve. Over time, we have built lasting relationships across government, industry, and the broader design and construction community. These partnerships have allowed us to contribute meaningfully to some of Canada’s most renowned projects.

Today, our team of over 100 professionals works across commercial, infrastructure, community, healthcare, and residential sectors. In-house expertise in lighting design, power systems, life safety, communications, and sustainability enables us to integrate systems efficiently and align them with long-term client goals.

For us, engineering for tomorrow means investing in people, continuously learning, and designing systems that strengthen the environments people depend on.
Mission

Deliver exceptional outcomes on complex projects through collaborative expertise that our partners trust, return to, and request by name.

We aim to help our partners bring ambitious projects to life, through technical precision, coordinated delivery, and relationships built on trust.
Vision

SMP is a defining force in shaping Canada's built environment

We are proudly independent, choosing the people and projects where we deliver our best work.

We combine deep caring with continuous learning and technical mastery. Every project strengthens communities, every relationship is built on trust, and the best minds choose SMP not just for what we do, but for the hustle, precision, and humanity we bring as a team.
VALUES
We lead with care.
Empathy and compassion guide us. We show up for each other as people first, colleagues second.
We grow through knowledge.
We believe in curiosity, teaching, and collective learning. Growth isn't individual, it's shared.
We act with courage and creativity.
We value resilience, bold ideas, and the vision to do what hasn't been done. Progress comes from those willing to try.
History

Rooted in Western Canada

1972 - 1977
2004
2011
2026
Foundations
SMP’s roots are established through electrical engineering practices in Edmonton (1972) and Calgary (1977). These early years were a testament to technical rigour, reliability, and dedication towards long-term client relationships.
Regional growth
Expansion into Lethbridge strengthens the firm’s presence across Southern Alberta, supporting a wider range of projects including education, healthcare, transportation, and community facilities.
Integration and alignment
The firm restructures and unifies under the SMP Engineering name, aligning leadership, resources, and expertise across offices. We deepen our capabilities in system integration, regulatory compliance, and project-wide coordination.
A practice shaped by experience
Our team of over 100 professionals, based in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Vancouver, continues to support electrical engineering services throughout the entire project lifecycle, showcasing a portfolio of some of Western Canada’s most iconic projects.
Mission

Deliver exceptional outcomes on complex projects through collaborative expertise that our partners trust, return to, and request by name.

We aim to help our partners bring ambitious projects to life, through technical precision, coordinated delivery, and relationships built on trust.
Vision

SMP is a defining force in shaping Canada's built environment

We are proudly independent, choosing the people and projects where we deliver our best work.

We combine deep caring with continuous learning and technical mastery. Every project strengthens communities, every relationship is built on trust, and the best minds choose SMP not just for what we do, but for the hustle, precision, and humanity we bring as a team.
Values

We lead with care.

Empathy and compassion guide us. We show up for each other as people first, colleagues second.

We grow through knowledge.

We believe in curiosity, teaching, and collective learning. Growth isn't individual, it's shared.

We act with courage and creativity.

We value resilience, bold ideas, and the vision to do what hasn't been done. Progress comes from those willing to try.
History

Rooted in Western Canada

Empathy and compassion guide us. We show up for each other as people first, colleagues second.
1972 - 1977
Foundations
SMP’s roots are established through electrical engineering practices in Edmonton (1972) and Calgary (1977). These early years were a testament to technical rigour, reliability, and dedication towards long-term client relationships.
2004
Regional growth
Expansion into Lethbridge strengthens the firm’s presence across Southern Alberta, supporting a wider range of projects including education, healthcare, transportation, and community facilities.
2011
Integration and alignment
The firm restructures and unifies under the SMP Engineering name, aligning leadership, resources, and expertise across offices. We deepen our capabilities in system integration, regulatory compliance, and project-wide coordination.
2026
A practice shaped by experience
Our team of over 100 professionals, based in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Vancouver, continues to support electrical engineering services throughout the entire project lifecycle, showcasing a portfolio of some of Western Canada’s most iconic projects.
professional development

Supporting the next generation of women leaders at SMP

SMP's empowerment programs help talented women across the firm build confidence, strengthen their voice,
and define the direction they want to grow.

SURGE brings together mentorship, leadership development, and shared experience to support women across the firm.

community involvement

Leadership with a commitment to community

At SMP, success means supporting our communities and the profession beyond the projects we deliver.
Through knowledge sharing, outreach, and local initiatives, our team contributes to the places and people we serve.