Electrical Engineering Technician

WSP USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician/Drafter to join their Toronto based Power Delivery Team. The successful candidate will develop electrical drawings and conduct quality control checks. Responsibilities include AutoCAD drawing preparation and the ability for site visits. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Attractive pay and flexible work options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Wellness platform

Savings programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of Electrical Engineering Technology or equal with 2-5 years experience.
• AutoCAD proficiency is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare electrical drawings, including single line diagrams.
• Conduct quality control checks of design drawings.
• Ability to conduct site visits for review of electrical work.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong mathematical skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Exceptional organizational skills

Education

Graduate of Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician/ Electrical Drafter to join our Power Delivery Team, based in Toronto. Our Power Delivery team is directly involved with a multitude of different project types, ranging from High Voltage substations, Medium Voltage substations and Utility connections.

If you are keen to take on some of the most exciting projects and to be part of a winning international team; you will get to work and display your skill with colleagues on a local, national and international stage.

Why WSP?

• As a company we’re focused on prioritizing a diverse, inclusive and supporting environment where our people feel empowered, and are able to bring their authentic selves to work.
• 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

What can you expect to do here

• Develop and prepare electrical drawings, including single line diagram, schematics and connection diagrams for a variety of clients
• AutoCAD drawing preparation
• Conduct quality control checks of design drawings
• Ability to conduct site visits for review of electrical work is an asset
• Ability to carry out contract administration during construction is an asset
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Graduate of Electrical Engineering Technology or equal with relevant experience, 2 to 5 years experience
• AutoCAD proficiency is an asset
• Meticulous attention to detail essential
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a multidisciplinary environment
• Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Strong oral and written communication abilities essential

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)