Electrical Designer, Buildings

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Experienced Electrical Designer in Vancouver! This exciting role involves designing innovative electrical systems for a variety of building types while collaborating with a talented team. You will lead project assignments, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and delivering exceptional results. With a commitment to inclusion and a flexible work policy, this organization values work-life balance and offers outstanding career opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference through your expertise in electrical design, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical design consulting for buildings and infrastructure.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for various building types across BC.
• Manage project assignments and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform.

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.
• 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.
• You’ll be communicating with the client, other design team partners, authorities and contractors.
• You will be working on the design of power distribution, 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.
• You’ll provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

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

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design consulting for buildings and infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• A “can do” attitude, courteous communication, an organized approach to work tasks and responsibilities, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to lead a team to deliver design submissions, often with demanding timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD; proficiency with AGI or ETAP is considered an asset.
• Experience in creating tender document packages with drawings and specifications.
• Experience with site reviews of building electrical systems.
• An extensive 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): $91,200 to $125,400 per year.

WSP is providing the compensation range that the company believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.

Job Info

• Job Identification 65628
• Posting Date 01/30/2025, 06:07 PM

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.

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 value of WSP. 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.

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.