Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Buildings team, located at our Victoria office.

WSP’s electrical engineering team in Victoria engages in diverse projects in the commercial, institutional, health care, educational and light industrial sectors in BC and the Yukon. Reporting to the mechanical and electrical manager, this position will be responsible for the preparation of electrical designs and documentation, construction reviews and administration, project management and mentoring 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 open to your ideas.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture with genuinely good people.

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.

A day in the life

• You’ll be using your expertise to design electrical systems for a wide variety of building and site types throughout BC and the Yukon.
• You will be working on the design of power distribution, infrastructure, lighting, fire alarm, data and security systems for buildings in the health care and institutional/commercial sectors.
• You will be participating with a design team of electrical engineers and technicians, focused on technical solutions.
• You’ll be communicating with clients, other design team partners, authorities and contractors.
• You’ll be providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and practicing safe work procedures.
• Reporting to the mechanical/electrical manager, working in a team environment.
• Working on a wide range of project assignments within the electrical buildings field.
• Taking responsibility for project assignments from concept design to completion of construction.
• Preparing engineering reports and studies.
• Providing design direction and selection of systems and equipment.
• Reviewing project construction progress and managing construction phase administrative tasks.
• Leading a project delivery team.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.
• Planning and participating in business development activities.
• Project management and coordination of project delivery.
• Responding to clients’ needs.
• Communicating effectively with the design team, clients, and contractors.
• Preparation of fee proposals.
• Developing and adhering to project budgets and timelines.
• Maintaining accurate project tracking, management and billing.
• Maintaining established quality assurance and quality control processes.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. registration with EGBC or another Canadian provincial engineering association.
• 10+ years of experience in consulting electrical design engineering for buildings.
• Having your PSPC Reliability clearance would be a huge asset!
• Ability to lead a design/project delivery team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to represent WSP in project meetings and business development activities.
• Ability to deliver comprehensive design submissions.
• An extensive understanding of building construction and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AGi, ETAP or equivalent industry standard analysis software is required. Proficiency with AutoCAD and REVIT is considered an advantage.

Compensation

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

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s qualifications.