Electrical Engineer, Buildings

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking an Electrical Engineer to manage electrical design and project management for various sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of consulting experience and proficiency in relevant design software, with strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $91,200 to $125,400 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver comprehensive design submissions on time.
• Detailed knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and BC Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings in BC and Yukon.
• Manage projects from proposal to construction.
• Collaborate on technical solutions with team members.

Skills

Electrical engineering consulting

Project management

Communication

Client interaction

Education

Professional Engineer registration with EGBC

5+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

AGI

ETAP

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. WSPCanada is 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 WSP

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

Notes

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.