Electrical Engineer, Buildings

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Vancouver to design electrical systems for various projects. Responsibilities include project management and client communication. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of experience and relevant qualifications. Attractive compensation and flexible work options offered.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting for buildings and infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and BC Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings in BC and the Yukon.
• Manage projects from proposal to construction.
• Review existing systems, prepare reports, and feasibility studies.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client communication

Construction reviews

Team leadership

Education

Professional Engineer registration with EGBC

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

AGI or ETAP

Job description

WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer 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.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

• Design electrical systems for buildings in BC and the Yukon. PSPC Reliability clearance is beneficial.

• Manage projects from proposal to construction, including power distribution, lighting, safety, communications, data, and security systems.

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on technical solutions, designs, drawings, and fieldwork.

• Communicate with clients, partners, authorities, and contractors.

• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and practice safe work procedures.

• Adhere to budgets and timelines, maintaining accurate project tracking and billing.

• Review existing systems, prepare reports, and feasibility studies.

• Perform load calculations, select systems and equipment, and prepare specifications.

• Coordinate project drawings using CAD and BIM software.

• Assist with fee proposals and business development.

• Mentor less experienced staff.

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

• Professional Engineer registration with EGBC.

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering 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.

• 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

WSPCanadais providing the compensation range that the company in good faith 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.

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. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)