Electrical Inspector (Transmission and Distribution)

WSP in Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing on-site audits of hydro distribution installations and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the company, contributing to innovative solutions that meet client objectives. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, this organization fosters a collaborative culture that values inclusion and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Wellness Platform

Virtual Healthcare

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in inspecting utility and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Electrical Utility Safety Rules and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site audits of hydro distribution installations.
• Verify construction work meets design and safety standards.
• Complete daily field audits and prepare logs.

Skills

Electrical Inspection

Utility Projects

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Power Line Technician Certificate

Electrician Certificate

Electrical Engineering Education/Experience

Job description

Electrical Inspector (Transmission and Distribution)

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The Opportunity: Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

Job Description

The Opportunity: Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

In order to meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector with Utilities experience to join our team located in one of our offices in Toronto, Etobicoke, or Thornhill.

Reporting to the Construction Audit and Inspection manager, the Electrical Inspector will perform on-site audits of hydro distribution installations in the Toronto and Horseshoe area. They will monitor asset conditions at various locations and construction activities to ensure they are completed in accordance with design, regulatory, safety, and client standards. This position offers an opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting and unique projects across the company, supporting engineering staff (e.g., T&D, Utilities, EV Charging Infrastructure, Power Generation, Renewables, Hydro & Dams, Energy storage, Magnitude Underground Tunnelling, etc.).

Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

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

What you can expect to do here:

• Review IFC package prior to construction start.
• Participate in pre-construction and post-construction/lessons learned meetings.
• Complete Field Risk Assessment & Hazard Evaluation, Review Contractor’s Safety procedures, Sign on to the tailboard on site.
• Complete daily field audit for the projects assigned. Prepare daily log with photos of all activities.
• Verify construction work is completed in accordance with design, regulatory, safety and client standards, applicable laws, and guidelines (e.g., MTO Book 7, MCR etc.).
• Verification of conformance to O. Reg 22/04.
• Issue Safety Non-Compliance Reports if required. Monitor contractor’s corrective actions for violations of safety practices, plans and procedures or regulatory requirements.
• Issue Quality Non-Compliance Reports if required. Monitor contractor’s corrective actions for deficiencies or non-adherence to design and standards.
• Verify Contractor’s monthly billing and Change Orders.
• Perform final walk down to ensure scope of work completed and ready for intended service, prepare list of deficiencies, warranty holdback release.
• Review As-built package and prepare Project Finalization Report for project close out.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Power Line Technician, or Electrician Certificate, or equivalent Electrical Engineering education/experience.
• Must have demonstrated over 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience in inspecting utility and infrastructure projects
• Member of the PEO as a EIT or P.Eng an asset.
• Working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and industry safe work practices.
• Knowledge of Toronto Hydro Rule Book, THESL Distribution Standards, and Book 7 would be an asset.
• Familiar working knowledge with occupational health & safety act (OHSA), construction standards and specifications in Ontario and City of Toronto (OPS, MCR) and ACI & AISC codes is an asset.
• Must have valid Ontario Drivers’ License.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme weather and flexible on hours of work.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

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.