Intermediate Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Water & Wastewaster

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects in the water and wastewater sector, focusing on the design of electrical systems and instrumentation. You will engage in innovative designs, perform critical load calculations, and utilize advanced modeling software to ensure optimal performance of electrical equipment. With a commitment to professional growth and collaboration, this position provides a platform for you to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to sustainable solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in electrical consulting design in the industrial sector.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution and generation systems for industrial plants.
• Develop electrical models and perform various analyses using ETAP.

Skills

Electrical Consulting Design

Load Calculations

Modeling Software (ETAP, EasyPower)

Power Distribution Design

Client Communication

Field Review

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Job description

Intermediate Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Water & Wastewaster

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to expand our Industrial, Water and Waste-Water group in Vancouver, British Columbia office. The successful candidate will grow with the team and have great opportunities to advance their own career. The candidate will be comfortable in electrical, instrumentation and controls disciplines.

What you can expect to do here:

• Design power distribution, power generation and substations for low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems of industrial plants such as pump stations, water treatment plants, and other industries;
• Perform load calculations as well as utilize modeling software to size transformers, generators, switchgear, breakers, switches, MCCs, cables, capacitor banks, UPS, harmonic filters, and other electrical equipment;
• Develop electrical models using ETAP and EasyPower and perform analysis such as power flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection & coordination, harmonics, and static & dynamic motor start up;
• Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, equipment layout and elevation drawings, P&IDs, grounding layouts, motor schematics and wiring diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, equipment interconnection wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, area classification drawings, fire alarm riser and layout, control panel layouts, specifications, cost estimates, lighting layouts, etc;
• Selection of metering and protection relays, (CTs, and PTs);
• Develop network wiring diagrams depicting nodes and communications of networks implementing protocols such as Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, or Ethernet;
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent;
• Carry out field reviews for project under construction;
• Maintain client service through project delivery, communication with clients, and acting on client feedback;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum 6 years of electrical consulting design experience in industrial sector (after graduating post secondary);
• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution;
• Registered P.Eng or eligible for P.Eng through EGBC;
• PE in California is an asset;
• Experience with Metro Vancouver projects is an asset.

Although it would be good for candidates to have experience in the following, it is not necessary to have knowledge of all categories when applying for this role:

• Experience in preparation of detail design drawings including single-line diagrams, equipment layouts and elevations, grounding layouts, motor schematics and wiring diagrams, equipment interconnection wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics, instrument loop diagrams, electrical P&IDs, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, area classification drawings, fire alarm riser and layout, control panel layouts, specifications, cost estimates, lighting layouts, etc;
• Experience in sizing, developing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings of low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment including switchgear, transformers, motor control centres, variable frequency drives, breakers, switches, etc;
• Experience in industrial project detail design cycle - preliminary, detailed design, development of drawings and specifications, cost estimation, construction support and commissioning;
• Experience in performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM or EasyPower with the following modules: power flow, short circuit, protection and coordination, arc flash and grounding;
• Experience in performing dynamic and static motor start up analysis, and harmonics analysis using ETAP or similar computer modeling software would be an asset;
• Experience of industrial plant automation utilizing control systems such as PLC, RTU, DCS and SCADA, would be an asset;
• Knowledge and experience with communication protocols such as Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, and Ethernet would be an asset;
• Experience in application of electrical codes and standards such as CEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, NESC, ANSI, ATS, FM Global, etc;
• Results orientated, with a reputation for project delivery, quality, and customer service, and commercial acumen;
• Strong ability to optimise and prioritise conflicting demands in a busy environment, to achieve deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and English written and verbal communication skills;
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail;

Salary range (in British Columbia): $91,200 - $125,400

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64412
• Posting Date 12/11/2024, 10:59 PM

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