Senior Electrical Technician, Design Support

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking an Senior Electrical Designer(s) to join the historical Centre Block Rehabilitation Project. This project is in Ottawa, however, this role can also be based out of Toronto. You are a key member of a project team, responsible for developing the design of electrical building systems through to completion of the design packages, on one of Canada's most iconic buildings.

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. 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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Design leading-edge engineering solutions for the various electrical and electronic building systems, including low voltage power distribution (including emergency power and UPS), lightning protection and grounding, fire detection and voice alarm, passive telecommunications and security systems infrastructure, lighting and lighting controls systems, and external underground services infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of project specific technical specifications.
• Work in conjunction with different stakeholder groups to develop and articulate the merits of the selected solutions for the various electrical systems.
You'll be using your expertise to complete field surveys, write technical reports, collaborate with our many counterparts in all our different disciplines at WSP and provide expertise and client deliverables on projects

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) in Ontario.
• Minimum of 12 years electrical engineering and design experience on major complex building projects - experience with large scale, heritage designated projects a distinct advantage.
• Experience working in different delivery models - i.e. CM, Design Build, P3 - is required.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with a strong desire and ability to collaborate and problem solve in an integrated team environment.
• Must possess detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, National Building Code of Canada and the Ontario Building Code.
• Detailed understanding of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE standards.
• Must possess detailed working knowledge of CAN/ULC Standards for Life Safety Systems.
• Must have an advanced understanding of quality standards relative to electrical design and planning, engineering fundamentals and principles.
• A working level understanding of REVIT MEP 3D is considered a definite advantage.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Applications.
**Must possess, or be eligible for PSPC Reliability clearance
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.