Industrial Electrical Technician: Field & Design Expert

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

Job summary

WSP in Laval, Québec, is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Technician to join our Resources division (Industrial & Mining). You will collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers to design electrical systems for industrial and institutional facilities, supporting project delivery and contributing to site supervision and commissioning across Québec and Canada.

The ideal candidate holds a DEC in electrical engineering technology or instrumentation, with hands-on design

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) in electrical engineering technology and/or instrumentation.
• Experience in designing electrical or instrumentation systems for industrial, mining, or institutional environments (asset).
• Ability to travel within the region occasionally.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Consulting engineering experience (asset).
• Experience with site supervision or commissioning (asset).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D (asset).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• ASP Construction safety card (asset).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers to develop plans, specifications, and detailed design packages for industrial, mining, and institutional projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and support material estimates required for project delivery.
• Select and develop technical specifications for electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in preparing technical specifications and tender documents for electrical, instrumentation and control scopes.
• Contribute to preparing construction and supervision specifications.
• Conduct field visits to gather technical data required for design development.
• Support technicians assigned to various project tasks as needed.
• Attend coordination meetings with the design team to align deliverables and timelines.
• Provide technical support during site execution and commissioning activities.
• Perform additional related tasks that support efficient project execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation design

Travel flexibility

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

DEC in electrical engineering tech

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Job description

WSP in Laval, Québec, is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Technician to join our Resources division (Industrial & Mining). You will collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers to design electrical systems for industrial and institutional facilities, supporting project delivery and contributing to site supervision and commissioning across Québec and Canada.

The ideal candidate holds a DEC in electrical engineering technology or instrumentation, with hands-on design