Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings

WSP in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and manage electrical systems for buildings. With 15+ years of experience required, candidates should have proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $124,800 to $171,600, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting for buildings.
• Ability to lead a team to deliver design submissions.
• Experience in creating tender document packages.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings in BC and Yukon.
• Manage project assignments within electrical buildings field.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering for buildings

Communication skills

Team leadership

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Education

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

AGI or ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings – WSP in Canada

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Overview

WSP is currently seeking a Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings BC team. The successful candidate can be based in any major BC city. WSP’s electrical engineering engages in a variety of projects in the commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, light industrial and transportation sectors across British Columbia. Reporting to an Electrical Team Lead, this position will be responsible for electrical design, leading documentation preparation, construction reviews, administration, client communication and project management.

A day in the life

• Design electrical systems for building types and locations throughout BC and the Yukon (having PSPC Reliability clearance would be a huge asset).
• Manage project assignments within the electrical buildings field, including power distribution, infrastructure, lighting, life safety, communications, data and security systems, from opportunity and proposal stages through design and construction.
• Participate with a design team of electrical engineers and technicians, focusing on technical solutions, developing electrical designs, preparing project drawings and specifications, and reviewing fieldwork.
• Communicate with the client, other design team partners, authorities and contractors.
• Design power distribution (normal and backup power), infrastructure, lighting, fire alarm, data and security systems for buildings in health care and institutional / commercial sectors.
• Ensure electrical design complies with the BC Building Code, the Canadian Electrical Code and other required codes.
• Understand and practice safe work procedures.
• Adhere to project budgets and timelines while maintaining accurate project tracking, management and billing.
• Review and assess existing systems and prepare condition reports and feasibility studies.
• Prepare load calculations using industry-standard load and lighting analysis software.
• Select systems and equipment and prepare project specifications.
• Coordinate preparation of project drawings using CAD and BIM software.
• Participate in preparation of fee proposals and business development activities where requested.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting for buildings and infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer registration with EGBC or ability to obtain.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team to deliver design submissions, often with demanding timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD; Proficiency with AGI or ETAP is considered an asset.
• Experience in creating tender document packages with drawings and specifications.
• Experience with site reviews of building electrical systems.
• Extensive understanding of building construction and building electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, BC Building Code and the National Building Code of Canada.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia) : $124,800 to $171,600. The final salary awarded may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, and business needs. The salary range may 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 globally; in Canada, 12,000+ people are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, and designing sustainable transportation networks, among other activities.

• 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 value. You will be expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies. Employment offers for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks as described. This may include working in various environmental conditions.

WSP welcomes applications from people with disabilities and provides accommodations on request. WSP is committed to employment equity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Professional Services

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