Electrical Engineer - EV Charging Systems

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to lead technical aspects of electrical distribution systems for EV charging. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with medium and low voltage systems. Competitive salary range is $91,200 to $125,400. The firm offers a collaborative culture and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active Professional Engineering experience with medium and low voltage systems.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in one or more provinces/territories.
• Excellent command of the Canadian Electrical Code and local additions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of electrical projects from preliminary studies to detailed engineering.
• Prepare, review, and approve drawings for distribution systems.
• Conduct power systems studies including short-circuit analysis and protection coordination.
• Work with clients to transpose their needs into requirement registers.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders including the client and engineering firms.
• Prepare and analyze bids and tender documents.

Skills

Medium and low voltage distribution systems

Fluency in English

Bilingual French and English

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Experience with hydrogen fueling systems

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer with a deep expertise in medium and low voltage distribution systems. The ideal candidate will lead all technical aspects of the electrical distribution systems for EV charging from the utility supply to the charger(s).

Why choose WSP?

• 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 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. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do with us

• You will lead the technical development of electrical projects, from preliminary studies to detailed engineering.
• You will prepare, review, and approve drawings including but not limited to site plans, single line diagrams, panel schedules, and material takeoffs for 240 V to 35 kV distribution systems.
• You will be familiar with various EV charging systems for light duty and heavy‑duty fleet vehicles.
• Conduct power systems studies including short‑circuit analysis, arc flash, grounding and protection coordination.
• Work with clients to identify their needs and transpose them into requirement registers.
• You will work with the low voltage and civil teams to prepare complete specifications and design packages.
• Oversee members of the design & drafting team.
• You will technically assess customer requests and ensure the design of electrical installations, within the framework of single and multidisciplinary projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical equipment and installation specifications.
• Attend project technical reviews.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders including the client, utility providers, municipal agencies, and engineering firms with the support of the Project Manager.
• You will review and approve RFPs for the installation of equipment.
• You will prepare and analyze bids and tender documents.
• You will ensure deadlines are respected and that the quality of deliverables is ensured.
• You will represent the firm to clients.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of active Professional Engineering experience with medium and low voltage systems.
• Registered as a Professional Engineering in one or more provinces/territories.
• Excellent command of the Canadian Electrical Code and local additions.
• Fluent in English; bilingual French and English is highly valued.
• Experience with hydrogen fueling systems is an asset.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $91 200 – $125 400.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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.

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

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.

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