Electrical Engineer, Buildings

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Buildings BC team in Vancouver. You will be responsible for electrical design, project management, and ensuring compliance with codes while working on diverse projects across commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors. They offer attractive pay, flexible work options, and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Virtual healthcare and wellness platform

Savings programs

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration with EGBC is required.
• Must have 5+ years experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficient in CAD and BIM software.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings.
• Manage projects from proposal to construction.
• Collaborate with engineers on technical solutions.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Ability to deliver comprehensive design submissions

Education

Professional Engineer registration with EGBC

5+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

AGI or ETAP

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Job Description

WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings BC team in Vancouver.

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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