Electrical Technologist, Buildings

 EDMONTON 

WSP is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Technologist to join our team in the Edmonton, Alberta office. The successful candidate should be familiar with a variety of institutional, municipal, healthcare, commercial, and light industrial building projects. The successful individual will be responsible for design, tender and construction services on various projects. This position will have scope and freedom to satisfy the most ambitious, career-minded and technically savvy person.

Responsibilities

•  Electrical design of power distribution, control, communication, lighting, fire alarm and security 
•  Technical calculations and software use for lighting analyses, load calculations, arc flash, fault & coordination studies, power system design 
•  Applying technical and professional electrical engineering and consulting expertise 
•  Responsibility for ensuring the output of the design meets the established project criteria and all applicable standards 
•  Responsible for researching and implementing new technology designs as mandated by clients and the Electrical Engineering Manager. 
•  Utilize industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis (AutoCAD, REVIT, etap, AGI) 
•  Proficient with the Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition, IESNA Standards 
•  Contract administration that includes, but not limited to answering RFIs, COs, Progress Claims, Site Reviews, Fire Alarm Verifications are considered an asset. 
•  Other duties as assigned/required. 
  
  

Qualifications

•  A member of ASET or APEGA 
•  LEED Accreditation and sustainable design experience are considered assets 
•  2+ years of experience in consulting electrical design engineering for buildings 
•  Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, electrical design software, and experience with AutoCAD drafting are required. Proficiency with Revit is considered an asset 
•  Attention to detail, hard working and eager to learn. 
  
  

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. 

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