Senior Electrical Drafter, Water & Wastewater

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Drafter to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This role involves collaborating with engineers to create detailed electrical design drafts for water and wastewater projects. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and offering flexible work options, the company emphasizes professional growth and community impact. If you have a passion for engineering and want to contribute to sustainable infrastructure, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork while making a significant difference in the communities they serve.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in electrical systems design drafting.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
• Familiarity with Metro Vancouver project standards is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Drafting design of electrical, instrumentation, and controls drawings.
• Conducting inter-discipline coordination of Revit models.
• Maintaining client standards while producing drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical Design Drafting

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma in Electrical Drafting

Technical Institute Graduate

Tools

BIM360

Script and Lisp

Job description

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The Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Senior EIC Drafter to expand our infrastructure team based in our Vancouver office. Reporting to the Director of Electrical, SCADA & Facilities for the Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) business line, the successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking EIC (Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls) design drafting working directly with our EIC engineers on projects primarily for the water and wastewater industry.

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:

• Work with EIC engineers to undertake drafting design of various electrical, instrumentation, and controls drawings;
• Conduct inter-discipline coordination of Revit models;
• Maintain client standards while producing drawings and maintaining drawing register;
• Play a proactive part in the design process and to be active on several projects at any given time;
• Coordinate design work with international support teams;
• Develop and strengthen existing skills and support the delivery of engineering projects in accordance with Client requirements and in line with company and industry best practices;
• Ensure that solutions offered and delivered reflect the needs of private sector, municipal, provincial, and federal clients as the case may be, and;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• College or Technical Institute graduate with a minimum of a Diploma in technology, preferably electrical drafting or technology related;
• 5 to 15 years’ experience in design drafting for electrical systems for buildings and industrial infrastructure, including but not limited to: power distribution, lighting, automation, controls, life safety systems, and communications;
• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD. Experience in Script and Lisp will be considered as added advantage;
• Excellent working knowledge on Revit and BIM360 environment;
• Ability to work independently to deliver comprehensive designs and meeting deadlines;
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings and models to assist with investigations of engineering problems;
• Familiarity with Metro Vancouver project standards is a strong asset;
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

The 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.

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.