Industrial Electrical Technician - Field & Design Expert

WSP in Canada; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Technologist to join our Resources division in Québec. You will collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers to develop plans and specs for industrial, mining, and institutional projects across Québec and Canada.

The role requires a DEC in electrical engineering technology or instrumentation, with hands-on design experience and the ability to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) in electrical engineering technology and/or instrumentation.
• Experience designing electrical or instrumentation systems for industrial, mining, or institutional environments.
• 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 is an asset.
• Experience with site supervision or commissioning is an asset.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• ASP Construction safety card is an 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

DEC in electrical engineering tech

Electrical/instrumentation design

Will travel regionally

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Consulting engineering

Site supervision/commissioning

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Communication skills

ASP safety card

Driver's license

Education

DEC in electrical engineering technology and/or instrumentation

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Job description

WSP is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Technologist to join our Resources division in Québec. You will collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers to develop plans and specs for industrial, mining, and institutional projects across Québec and Canada.

The role requires a DEC in electrical engineering technology or instrumentation, with hands-on design experience and the ability to travel regionally.