Electrical Project Engineer, Aviation

White Spot; Canada; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Canada, focusing on airport infrastructure projects. The role involves design coordination and project management within a collaborative environment. With attractive pay and flexible options, this position offers an opportunity to grow within the aviation sector.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in Canada.
• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training.
• Aviation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Implement project quality control and assurance.
• Liaison with clients and project teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our Transportation - Aviation department, and could potentially be based in one of a number of WSP offices in Canada, preference being our Edmonton or Calgary office.

A sampling of the services provided by WSP's Aviation Group includes: project and construction management, air terminal and facilities planning, airfield master planning, airfield ground lighting, runway, taxiway and apron design, stormwater management and drainage design, de-icing facility design, and obstacle limitation surface assessment.

The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of design/project management teams on various airport infrastructure projects.

Why choose 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:

• Coordination of multi-disciplinary conceptual, functional and detailed designs and teams; specifications, quantity and cost estimates;
• Implement and oversee project quality control and quality assurance;
• Liaison with clients and the project team;
• Assist with resolution of issues, ensure timely analysis and recommendations for all issues encountered during the project;
• Review and analyze project schedules for activities, milestones, and critical path;
• Assist with preparing proposals, project cost estimates, and budgeting;
• Prepare and review drawings and presentation materials;
• Perform all other tasks that will help accomplish successful delivery of the project; and
• Other duties as assigned/required.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an accredited university;
• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training;
• 3+ years of engineering experience in Canada;
• Aviation experience preferred;
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is an asset;
• Strong MS Office skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Experience with schedule software is an asset;
• Strategic, conceptual, analytical thinking and decision making skills;
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadlines;
• Ability to travel to project/client sites and conduct project work remotely;
• Demonstrated willingness to learn;
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiastic team player;
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and research skills, and;
• Be flexible and have the ability to work on multiple projects of varied complexity with minimal supervision.

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $82,900 - $114,000

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 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.

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