Electrical Designer

WSP in Canada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Design Technologist for their Kingston office. This role involves designing electrical systems for diverse building types and ensuring compliance with relevant codes. Candidates should possess an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma and 10 years of experience in consulting. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. The position offers attractive pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in electrical engineering consulting for buildings and infrastructure.
• Eligibility for registration with OACETT.
• Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for various building types throughout Eastern Ontario.
• Prepare project drawings and collaborate with clients and professionals.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Code and Canadian Electrical Code.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

AGI

ETAP

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Design Technologist to join our Electrical Buildings team, located at our Kingston office. WSP’s electrical engineering team in Kingston engages in various projects in the commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational and transportation sectors in Canada. Reporting to an electrical Project Manager, this position will be responsible for preparing electrical designs and documentation including modelling, drafting and calculations, construction reviews and administration.

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.

What you can expect to do here

You will be

• using your expertise to design electrical systems for a wide variety of building types and locations throughout Eastern Ontario
• contributing to a design team of electrical engineers and technicians, focused on technical solutions, developing the electrical design, communicating with the client and other design professionals, and preparing project drawings and specifications
• working on the design of power distribution (normal and backup power), infrastructure, lighting, fire alarm, data and security systems for various building types
• ensuring the electrical design complies with the Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code and other codes as required

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or Certificate
• Eligibility for registration with OACETT
• 10 years of experience in electrical engineering consulting for buildings and infrastructure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• A “can do” attitude, courteous communication, an organized approach to workplace tasks and responsibilities, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to participate in a team to deliver design submissions, often with demanding timelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Revit, AGI or ETAP is considered an asset
• Understanding of building construction and building electrical systems
• Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability clearance

About 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 read the full policy.