Electrical Team Lead, Buildings

WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Team Lead to join our Buildings BC team in our Kelowna or Kamloops office.

This role will oversee establishing and growing a team of engineers and technicians in the interior of BC. This team will design and manage electrical systems for a diverse set of building projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, light industrial, and transportation sectors. The successful candidate will lead project assignments, oversee the execution of work, and provide mentorship to junior staff.

Why choose 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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, and a clear vision for the future.

A day in the life:

• Work with mechanical and electrical director to establish and grow a team of electrical engineers in the interior of BC.
• Lead and manage a team, ensuring effective collaboration and resource allocation.
• Conduct regular team meetings and foster a positive team environment.
• Work with directors and business development leaders to pursue work in BC primarily focusing on interior BC.
• Design electrical systems for various building types across BC and the Yukon.
• Manage project assignments from proposal to construction, including power distribution, lighting, and security systems.
• Collaborate with a design team to develop electrical designs and prepare project drawings and specifications.
• Communicate with clients, design partners, authorities, and contractors.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards.
• Adhere to project budgets and timelines, maintaining accurate project tracking and billing.
• Review existing systems and prepare condition reports and feasibility studies.
• Prepare load calculations and select systems and equipment.
• Coordinate project drawings using CAD and BIM software.
• Participate in fee proposals and business development activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• The drive and passion to build and lead a team.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting for buildings and infrastructure.
• 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.
• An extensive understanding of building construction and building electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer registration with EGBC is considered an asset.
• A detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, BC Building Code, and the National Building Code of Canada.

Expected Salary (all locations): $105,800 to 145,400

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments.

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. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times.

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.

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.