Electrical Designer, Buildings

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking an Experienced Electrical Designer to join their Buildings team. You will design electrical systems, manage projects, and ensure compliance with relevant codes. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in electrical design, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. This role offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee benefits

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design consulting for buildings and infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver comprehensive design submissions on time.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for a variety of building types in BC.
• Manage project assignments including power distribution and lighting.
• Ensure compliance with BC Building Code and Canadian Electrical Code.

Skills

Electrical design consulting

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Understanding of Canadian Electrical Code

Understanding of BC Building Code

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

AGI

ETAP

Job description

WSP is currently seeking an Experienced Electrical Designer to join our Buildings BC team in Vancouver. WSP's electrical engineering engages in various projects in the commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, light industrial and transportation sectors across BC. Reporting to an Electrical Team Lead, this position will be responsible for electrical design, leading documentation preparation, construction reviews, administration, client communication and project management.

Why 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.

A day in the life:

• You’ll be using your expertise to design electrical systems for a wide variety of building types and locations throughout BC and the Yukon
• You’ll be managing project assignments within the electrical buildings field, including power distribution, infrastructure, lighting, life safety, communications, data and security systems, from the opportunity and proposal stages through design and construction.
• You will be participating with a design team of electrical engineers and technicians, focused on technical solutions, developing electrical designs, taking responsibility for the preparation of project drawings and specifications and reviewing fieldwork.
• You’ll be communicating with the client, other design team partners, authorities and contractors.
• You will be working on the design of power distribution (normal and backup power), infrastructure, lighting, fire alarm, data and security systems for buildings in the health care and institutional/commercial sectors.
• You’ll be ensuring the electrical design complies with the BC Building Code, the Canadian Electrical Code, and other codes as required.
• You’ll understand and practice safe work procedures.
• You’ll understand and adhere to project budgets and timelines while maintaining accurate and prompt project tracking, management and billing.
• You’ll review and assess existing systems and prepare condition reports and feasibility studies.
• You’ll prepare load calculations utilizing industry‑standard load and lighting analysis software.
• You’ll select systems and equipment and prepare project specifications.
• You’ll coordinate the preparation of project drawings utilizing industry‑standard CAD and BIM software.
• You’ll participate in the preparation of fee proposals and business development activities where requested.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design consulting for buildings and infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD; proficiency with AGI or ETAP is considered an asset.
• Ability to deliver comprehensive design submissions, often with demanding timelines.
• Experience in creating tender document packages with drawings and specifications.
• Experience with site reviews of building electrical systems.
• An understanding of building construction and building electrical systems and infrastructure.
• A detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, BC Building Code and the National Building Code of Canada.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $78,600 to $108,100 per year

Health and Safety

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).

Equal Opportunity

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.

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